HC Deb 21 June 1951 vol 489 cc695-6
34. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health what amount of money he has sanctioned the United Cardiff Hospitals governors to offer as prize money in a national competition for architects to submit a plan for the new 800 bed medical teaching centre at Heath Park, Cardiff.

Mr. Marquand

The question is under consideration. No amount has yet been sanctioned.

Mr. Thomas

In view of the fact that the United Cardiff Hospital governors have given publicity to their desire that prize money shall be on a substantial scale, will my right hon. Friend see that while the hospitals are cutting down in other important aspects, they will not get out of proportion in this matter?

Mr. Marquand

I am sure that they will not get out of proportion. Discussions will go on with my technical advisers and the Royal Institute of British Architects. We must, on the other hand, bear in mind that we want good designs and we must hold out an attractive prize to get them.

Mr. Thomas

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that the successful architect will in any case have a substantial commission apart from this prize money?