§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his earliest estimated date for the start and completion of the proposed Deeside community hospital; what is its estimated cost; what are the estimated number of beds; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristI understand that the current plans of Clwyd health authority, in respect of the proposal to provide a community hospital in Deeside, are to commence construction in September 1989 and to complete it by April 1991, at a total estimated cost of £2.98 million. The development currently envisaged by the health authority makes provision for 28 beds.
The Department is awaiting receipt of a final revised capital programme from Clwyd health authority, which I understand will include the above development.