§ Mr. Lawrenceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why work on the main part of phase II of the Burton district hospital is being delayed; and for how long.
§ Mrs. CurrieMy hon. and learned Friend will be aware that the West Midlands regional health authority is responsible for the management of individual building schemes contained in its operational capital programme. However, I understand that work on the main part of phase II will commence in March 1989. The adjustment of the starting date arises from a review of the region's £870 million capital programme to ensure that the year on year expenditure remains within budget.