HC Deb 16 December 1968 vol 775 cc266-7W
107. Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what offer was received by the Manchester Regional Hospitial Board to build an extension, and at what rent.

Mr. Snow

Between 1962 and 1965 the Board considered various proposals by a private developer to build and lease to them extra accommodation in Broughton Street at a rental estimated in 1962 to amount to a rate of about 10s. per square foot per annum.

108. Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many square feet of accommodation was used by the Manchester Regional Hospital Board and the blood transfusion centre before, and how many after, the move to Gateway House; what were the terms of the lease of the former premises and of the lease of the new premises; what will be the total additional cost over the unexpired period of the lease of the old premises; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Snow

94,000 square feet and 168,000 square feet, not all of which was or is in leased properties; on the terms of the leases I would refer my hon. Friend to my hon. Friend's reply to his Question on 25th November; the net extra cost cannot be estimated until we know the terms on which the old and part of the new premises can be sub-let.—[Vol. 774, c.33.]