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Written question asked by Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 6 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 13 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


North Devon Hospital: Construction

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled New Hospital Programme; Plan for Implementation, published on 20 January 2025, what the evidential basis is for the estimated cost for the rebuild of North Devon District Hospital.

Answer

The cost estimates in the New Hospital Programme (NHP) Plan for Implementation are for planning purposes, and the total cost of each scheme is subject to the approval of its Full Business Case, as is standard for major infrastructure projects.

The North Devon District Hospital is part of Wave 3 of the NHP and is not due to commence construction until 2035 to 2038.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111483
Session
2024-26
Related items
North Devon Hospital: Construction
Monday, 2 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Costs Construction North Devon Hospital
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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