The Rev. LI. Williamsasked the Minister of Health what new hospital projects and new extensions in Wales have been sanctioned by his Department; and the estimated cost of these new projects and extensions.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI would refer the hon. Member to the list of projects in progress, or shortly to be started, in Appendix A of the National Health Service Estimates for 1958–59. £867,000 has been allocated for capital development in Wales in 1959–60, and the estimates of the hospital boards include provision for the following as well as smaller projects:
Hospital Project Estimated Total Cost £ St. David's, Cardiff Improvements in Maternity Department. 84,000 South Pembroke shire. Improvement 69,000 Maelor General Twin operating theatres. 76,000 St. Asaph General Central boiler. Plant 73,000 Laundry 67,000 Llanelly Two-storey ward block (from non-Exchequer funds) 100,000 In addition, the Welsh Regional Hospital Board has been asked to complete by 1959–60 the planning of a second stage of the new Swansea Hospital, further building at Llanfrechfa Grange and extensions to Bronglaise Hospital. The total estimated cost of these three projects is £1¾ million.