HC Deb 12 February 1969 vol 777 c338W
Mr. Emery

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what capital sums were spent or have been allocated for building new hospitals in Exmouth, Ax-minster, Sidmouth, Honiton and Exeter in the years 1967–68, 1968–69 and 1969–70;

(2) what sums have been spent or are allocated for hospital improvement projects in Exmouth, Axminster, Sidmouth, Honiton and Exeter in the years 1967–68. 1968–69 and 1969–70.

Mr. Ennals

Capital development of the hospital facilities serving this area is being concentrated in Exeter where capital expenditure totalled £426,000 in 1967–68 and £508,000 in 1968–69 (estimated); subject to my right hon. Friend's approval the Board estimate that £1,700,000 will be spent there in 1969–70.