Written question asked by Clive Efford (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 May 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 June 2011. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 June 2011 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Community Hospitals: Eltham

Question: (2) what date he has set for the opening of a new community hospital in Eltham; and if he will make a statement;

Answer: It is for the local national health service to plan and provide services to meet the health needs of its local population. NHS London advises my officials that Greenwich Teaching Primary Care Trust (PCT) is currently working with its construction partner the Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich construction company to prepare a Stage 1 Outline Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) business case for approval both by the Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Committee and joint PCT boards in July 2011. I understand that the local NHS will be keeping the hon. Member informed of progress and is happy to answer any questions he has regarding this project.

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