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Written question asked by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 October 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to reduce ward work in portacabins at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Answer

National Health Service trusts make decisions locally on their use of temporary facilities, in line with delivering clinical services.

Any temporary facility must meet the same Health Building Notice and Health Technical Memorandum safety, environmental, fire, clinical, and other standards as a permanent healthcare building.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81819
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Hospital wards Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk