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Written question asked by Tony Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 February 2011. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Cockermouth Community Hospital

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what his policy is on the rebuilding of Cockermouth Community Health Hospital; and on what date he expects construction to begin.
Answer

The Department supports the national health service in realising the potential of community services and recognises the health and wider benefits community hospitals can bring to the local population. However, the re-development of the Cockermouth community hospital is a matter for the local NHS in Cumbria. Cumbria primary care trust can advise on the current position of the development.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40648; 523 c858W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Community hospitals Cockermouth
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk