§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the cost of redevelopment of Homerton hospital; and from what sources it will be met.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe estimated capital cost of further redevelopment at Homerton hospital is £25 million. This is a preliminary figure subject to formal appraisal and business case approval. Funding for the development will be made available from the national health service capital programme.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what planned improvements in local primary care facilities will relieve pressure on local accident and emergency services at Homerton hospital.
§ Dr. MawhinneyImprovements to primary care services around the Homerton hospital are being made as part of the investment programme within the London initiative zone. Specific projects include the development of facilities at Barton house, John Scott and Sorsby road health centres; these schemes will improve primary care services to the residents of north Hackney, who look to Homerton hospital for accident and emergency treatment and, in some cases, for primary care services as well.