§ Mr. MudieTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will review the need for the proposed redevelopment of Leeds general infirmary; and if she will make a statement on(a) the cost implications and (b) the effect on the various hospital trusts in surrounding districts.
§ Mr. SackvilleI announced on 7 July that the Government have given approval in principle to the proposed redevelopment of the general infirmary at Leeds. In reaching this decision, careful consideration was given to the affordability of the likely capital and revenue costs and consistency with purchasers' strategies for the future health services for Leeds.
§ Mr. MudieTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how it is intended to fund the capital cost of the Leeds general infirmary redevelopment; what are the expected capital costs and if she will break these down by financial year; and if she will give the details and timings of capital receipts which will be allocated to fund this development.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe scheme will be funded through the United Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust's external financing limit. The outturn capital cost is estimated around £88 million. Capital expenditure is likely to be of the order of £15 million per year for five years.