HC Deb 11 July 1997 vol 297 c640W
Mr. Jack

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the non-construction costs were of the last district general hospital to be built; and which it was. [8146]

Mr. Milburn

There is no recognised definition of non-construction costs.

Mr. Jack

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the average cost of the professional work involved in preparing the plans and relevant project details for a district general hospital valued at(a) £50 million, (b) £100 million, (c) £150 million and (d) £200 million. [8154]

Mr. Milburn

Costs vary depending on whether the scheme is new build or refurbishment, the method of fee acceptance and other factors.

Mr. Jack

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the average time taken by his Department from project inception to formal approval for the last five district general hospitals to he built. [8147]

Mr. Milburn

Project inception is not a standard term, so the information requested is not available.