§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will instruct Inventures to expedite their dealings with the Church Grange Satellite Surgery at Park Village, Basingstoke, in respect of a land transaction; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for delays in Inventures completing this business. [138484]
§ Mr. HuttonThe new surgery at Park Village, Basingstoke forms an integral part of a much larger residential development and the Village Centre project for which Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are currently considering a detailed planning application.
The sale and development of the new surgery is linked to that of the larger development. The sale of the larger development site is anticipated to be completed shortly.
The Department is aware of the need for the new surgery to be constructed as soon as practical and is working to achieve this. Drafting Guidelines are attached to the PQ Reference Guide.
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to receive the National Audit Office report on the sale of Inventures and NHS property; and whether he plans to publish it. [138835]
§ Mr. HuttonWe understand that the National Audit Office is close to finalising its findings in relation to the sale of Inventures and national health service property.
No decision has yet been taken with regards to publication of any report.