HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 cc1006-7
42. Mr. Worsley

asked the Minister of Health whether he will make a statement about the proposed use of the site of the Victoria Hospital, Tite Street, Chelsea.

Mr. K. Robinson

The site has been offered for the replacement of a convent, the existing site of which will be needed for the proposed grouping of postgraduate hospitals in Chelsea.

Mr. Worsley

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how long this hospital has been empty and unused at a time of shortage of hospital facilities in London?

Mr. Robinson

Perhaps I may first tell the hon. Gentleman that this site is not suitable for hospital purposes. It was closed in late 1964, after full consultation with all the appropriate local interests. Demolition started at the end of May this year, and should be completed by the end of the year.