Written question asked by John Wilkinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Friday, 18 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether he has consulted HM Treasury on the increase in land acquisition costs over those published in the public consultation document on the Paddington Basin Health campus project and for which budget provision had been made.

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has consulted HM Treasury on the increase in land acquisition costs over those published in the public consultation document on the Paddington Basin health campus project and for which budget provision had been made. [221682] Mr. Hutton: Her Majesty's Treasury has not yet been formally consulted. However, as recommended by the independent review team, it was represented on the steering group which oversaw the review. Once the Department has approved the outline business case (OBC), my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary of the Treasury, will receive the OBC for consideration and approval.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c521W; 221682
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Construction Hospitals Health services Finance Land Procurement Treasury Departmental coordination Paddington
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk