Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what plans there are to (a) maintain and (b) develop facilities for in-service nursing education in the Eastern Health Board area; and if he will estimate the expected time frame involved.

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans there are to (a) maintain and (b) develop facilities for in-service nursing education in the Eastern Health Board area; and if he will estimate the expected time frame involved. [198836] Angela Smith: In-service nursing education within the Eastern Health Board Area is planned to continue. The Education Unit will, however, be relocating to new enhanced premises within Knockbracken Healthcare Park. The business case for the development of the new premises has been approved by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and it is anticipated that the new premises will be ready for occupation in August 2005.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198836; 426 c1753W;426 c1757W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: NHS Northern Ireland Nurses Training Eastern Health and Social Services Board
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk