Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Health how many hospitals were completed in England and Wales, respectively, in 1963; what was the total cost 141W thereof; and what is the approximate value of hospital schemes which are still in progress or for which approval has been given.
§ Mr. BraineOne new general hospital and one new dental hospital, and phases of one new and five substantially remodelled hospitals were completed in England in 1963; the total cost was £7.0 million; no new hospitals were completed in Wales in 1963; the approximate value of the hospital schemes now in progress and authorised to start next financial year is £300 million.