HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 c235W
Mr. Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now signify his approval of the selection by the regional health authority of Maidstone as the next location for a new general hospital in their region.

Dr. Owen

My right hon. Friend will consider the regional health authority's proposals for future capital investment when its strategic plan for the region is submitted early in 1977, but final approval will not be given until the scheme is shown in the authority's capital estimates for the year in which it is due to start. Planning is proceeding.