§ Mr. McNamaraasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she will make a statement on the progress of the work on the geriatric day hospital at the Kingston General Hospital in Hull.
§ Dr. OwenThe design work on this hospital was completed early in 1975 but financial constraints prevented it from being included in the 1975–76 capital programme. It was due to have been considered for inclusion in the 1976–77 capital programme, but a recent decision of the Humberside County Council to widen the road adjacent to the site will have the effect of seriously reducing the land available for the hospital. The Yorkshire Regional Health Authority is currently having discussions with Humberside County Council and Hull District Council regarding the road widening scheme and the possibility of alternative sites for the hospital. In these circumstances I am unable to say when the building of the hospital will be able to start.