Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 March 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What steps he is taking to improve hospital facilities in Warrington. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Helen Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve hospital facilities in Warrington. [151962] Yvette Cooper: A number of schemes are currently under way to help improve hospital facilities at the Warrington General Hospital. These include the purchase of the Daresbury Wing which can now provide orthopaedic surgery as well as improved ophthalmology facilities. Approval has also been given to the outline business case for a substantial redevelopment of the hospital's accident and emergency department.

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