HC Deb 16 May 1966 vol 728 cc176-7W
Mr. Hobden

asked the Minister of Health what were the reasons for the rejection of the proposals put forward by consultants for a new hospital in Stanmer Park, Brighton.

Mr. K. Robinson

The principal consideration in the view of the Regional Hospital Board, which I accept, was that their plans for the Royal Sussex County Hospital are complete and building can start this year; whereas the planning and building of a completely new hospital would delay for many years much needed improvements in hospital service in Brighton.