§ Sir Irvine PatnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many hospitals have been closed or are to be closed in the Sheffield area; what sums are expected to be raised from the sales for development; how much of this will be returned to the successor hospitals; and if he will make a statement. [7594]
§ Mr. HoramIn the Sheffield area three hospitals have closed since 1990, including King Edward VII hospital, St. George's hospital and Fulwood hospital.
It is anticipated that, with the rationalisation programme of future health care provision, a further four hospitals may close wholly or in part; including Lodge Moor, Jessops, Middlewood and Nether Edge hospitals.
It is not possible at this time accurately to identify what sums are expected to be raised from the sales of those hospitals. However, the amount of reinvestment directed into health care services for Sheffield is expected to be substantially more than sale proceeds will realise.