§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the proposed private finance initiative contract at Barnet hospital. [33618]
§ Mr. HoramThe first stage of the Barnet hospital redevelopment is already under way, and is being publicly funded. The proposed private finance initiative contract would be for the second stage. The trust has identified a preferred bidder, with whom it is discussing its requirements.
§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the planned land use at(a) Edgware hospital and (b) Barnet hospital under the proposed PFI contract at Barnet hospital. [33619]
§ Mr. HoramMajor redevelopments are planned at both Barnet and Edgware hospitals. All the land at Barnet hospital will continue to be required by the national health service. Plans for the future of Edgware hospital will allow some of the land at Edgware to be released. Any proceeds from land sales will be used to benefit the NHS.