§ Mr. Thorneasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the likely completion date of each phase of the construction of Preston new hospital; and when it will be fully operational.
§ Mr. MoyleFollowing is the information:
- Phase I: August 1979.
- Phase II: August 1980.
- Pathology (Phase I): August 1981.
- Pharmacy: August 1981.
- Main entrance and changing facilities for non-resident staff: December 1981.
It is estimated that it will take up to 12 months to bring each phase into full use after completion of the construction works.
Stillbirths per 1,000 live and still births Deaths under 1 year of age per 1,000 live births Social Class Male Female Male Female I 9 9 14 10 II 10 10 15 12 III non-manual 11 12 17 12 III manual 12 13 19 15 IV 13 13 22 17 V 17 18 35 27 All infants 12 13 20 15