§ 74. Mr. Danceasked the Minister of Health when it is proposed to start work on the provision of a new district general hospital on the 40 acres of land east of Rough Hill Wood reserved in the Redditch New Town planning proposals for this purpose; when it is expected the hospital will be completed; whether there will be a resident surgeon; and what maternity accommodation it is intended to provide at this hospital.
§ Mr. SnowIt is too early to give a starting or completion date. The intention is to provide the full range of services of a district general hospital, including resident medical staff and appropriate maternity accommodation.