HC Deb 13 March 2001 vol 364 c585W
27. Helen Jackson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the number of new hospitals and hospital units opened since 1 January. [151976]

Mr. Denham

Eight new hospital units have opened since 1 January 2001. This number will rise considerably over the coming months as the many schemes currently under way become operational.