HC Deb 29 June 1964 vol 697 c149W
71. Mr. Hocking

asked the Minister of Health what steps he proposes to take to speed up the building of the new hospital at Coventry; and whether he will give permission for an earlier start of Phase II than is at present planned.

Mr. Barber

Phase I of the new Walsgrave Hospital, costing over £1½ million should be completed next year and Phase II, which will cost some £6 million can start as soon as the necessary planning and the letting of the contract have been completed. That is expected to be early next year.