§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will agree to fund phases 2 and 3 of the proposed new development at Whipps Cross hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieWe gave approval in principle in June of this year to phase 1 of the redevelopment of Whipps Cross hospital including a new out-patient department, operating theatres and wards. The scheme will receive 35 per cent. capital support from the Department under arrangements to assist in the extra cost to health authorities of providing teaching facilities. The Department will consider submissions about future phases of the redevelopment when they are received from the health authorities concerned.