Royal Berkshire Hospital (New Building)

HC Deb 31 January 1966 vol 723 cc153-4W

38. Mr. Emery

asked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to accelerate the starting date of the new building providing 600 beds for the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Mr. Loughlin

Work will start in a few months on the construction of a 120 bed maternity unit at a cost of over £11- million. The timing of later phases of the development is under consideration in the current review of the Hospital Plan.