Written question asked by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 25 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2003. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when he expects work to start on the new Rothbury cottage hospital; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Beith: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects work to start on the new Rothbury cottage hospital; and if he will make a statement. [105380] Jacqui Smith: Northumbria Healthcare National Health Service Trust will be meeting the Duke of Northumberland's agent on 3 April 2003 to try and resolve outstanding land issues over the Pipers Field site. Providing agreement can be reached, work would commence on building the hospital in late 2003 and completed by early summer 2004.

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