HC Deb 24 June 1968 vol 767 cc18-9W
Dr. David Owen

asked the Minister of Health when he authorised the decision to build a district general hospital at Derriford, Plymouth.

Mr. K. Robinson

The policy to build a district general hospital at Derriford was included in Cmnd. 1604, published in January, 1962. In July, 1963, my Department gave overall approval to the general pattern of development within the Plymouth clinical area as outlined in proposals from the regional hospital board, which included a new district general hospital at Derriford, and formal approval to proceed with the planning of the hospital was given in September, 1964.

Dr. David Owen

asked the Minister of Health what was the cost of the site for the new district general hospital at Derriford, Plymouth; when negotiations for the purchasing of this site were commenced; and when completed.

Mr. K. Robinson

Negotiations for the purchase of the Derriford Hospital site were commenced in October, 1966, and are still proceeding. The purchase price forms part of the contract yet to be concluded.