§ Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Health what major projects for improving hospital facilities in Hertfordshire are under consideration at the moment; what is the estimated cost of each project; and what is the estimated date of completion.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithA new maternity unit at Watford has been accepted in principle for inclusion in the programme as part of the plan for that area. A new general hospital in North Hertfordshire, a new ward block at St. Albans City Hospital, and a major redevelopment at Barnet General Hospital are also under146W consideration. Firm estimates cannot yet be given of the cost of these projects and their dates of completion.
§ Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Health what major projects for improving hospital facilities in Hertfordshire are to be initiated during the remaining months of 1960 and during 1961 and 1962; and what is the estimated cost of each project.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithWork on developments at Leavesden Hospital, and on additional improvements at Napsbury Hospital, is expected to start next year. The cost of each project is approximately £100,000.
These are additional to other large schemes on which work is already in progress, including the new hospital at Welwyn.