§ Mr. Will Owenasked the Minister of Health when he expects the extension to Ashington Hospital in the county of Northumberland to be completed; what additional services this will provide; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe scheme now in progress is expected to be completed early next year. It will provide a 120-bed general ward block and a 73-bed maternity unit, together with staff accommodation, a midwifery training school, laundry, stores, kitchen and dining room; and an extension to the out-patient department. A final scheme to complete the development of the hospital is planned to start in September next year.