Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Jane Kennedy (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Topical Questions

Question: Will my right hon. Friend take a personal interest in the two capital building projects, part of the £1.2 billion committed to Liverpool hospitals by the Government, the Liverpool university hospital and the Royal Liverpool children's hospital, both of which are critical to the future delivery of hospital services to Liverpool?

Answer: I visited Liverpool yesterday and spoke to the chief executive and chair of the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The scheme has important health benefits for the city and region, but also has wider economic benefits. I can assure my right hon. Friend that I am paying close attention to both of the schemes that she mentions. Obviously there is pressure on capital budgets in the current climate but I recognise that these are important schemes.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 501 c397
Session: 2009-10
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Construction Hospitals Liverpool Alder Hey Children's Hospital Royal Liverpool University Hospital Donors Organs
Link: View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk