§ Mr. WigginTo ask the Secretary of State for Health where the money raised from the sale of surplus hospital sites has been spent; and what plans he has for the use of future proceeds. [21000]
§ Mr. HuttonReceipts from the sale of surplus hospital sites are distributed equitably across the national health service to be reinvested in land, buildings and equipment. Future proceeds from sales of surplus estate will be distributed this way, and used for new investment.