Hospital Buildings (Hansard, 15 May 1987)

HC Deb 15 May 1987 vol 116 cc427-8W 428W

§ Mr. Nellist
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has as to the average age of hospital buildings.

§ Mrs. Currie
The information is as follows:
Approximately 7 per cent. of NHS buildings were built before 1890

Approximately 80 per cent. of NHS buildings were built before 1918

Approximately 5 per cent. of NHS buildings were built between 1919 and 1939

Approximately 6 per cent. of NHS buildings were built between 1940 and 1964

Approximately 7 per cent. of NHS buildings were built after 1965.