HC Deb 26 May 1960 vol 624 c74W
75. Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Minister of Health what representations he has received asking for the next stage of the Princess Margaret Hospital to be speeded up; and what action will be taken.

Miss Pitt

My right hon. and learned Friend has received representations on behalf of the Swindon and District Hospital Management Committee about the time required to consider the working drawings for Stage II of this Hospital submitted by the Oxford Regional Hospital Board. He has explained to the hon. Member the reasons why there had to be close scrutiny of the working drawings for this stage and as the hon. Member has been informed the Regional Board have now been authorised to invite tenders.