HC Deb 08 February 1977 vol 925 c620W
15. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement about the hospital building programme in general and the new hospital construction in West Berkshire in particular.

Mr. Moyle

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Members for Birmingham, Hall Green (Mr. Eyre) and Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Osborn) on 21st December 1976. [Vol. 923, c.91–3.] As regards the West Berkshire Health District, the sixth phase of the redevelopment of the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, is expected to be completed during 1977–78.