Having initially said it would review QEH’s place on new hospitals programme and put it at risk the government has now listened and said they will make swift progress on RAAC hospitals.
James called Health Secretary to meet him and QEH to discuss their plans, release funds, and get on with it.
Speaking in Parliament James said:
On the new hospital programme, the Government committed in the Budget to move swiftly to rebuild reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete hospitals. The Queen Elizabeth hospital in King’s Lynn is keen to make progress with its plans. Will he meet me and the trust so that we can unlock the funding and get that hospital ready by 2030?
In response, Health Secretary, Wes Streeting said:
That is a commitment that we have made and a commitment that we will keep. I am happy to ensure that the hon. Member can meet the relevant Minister and project team as we get under way on delivering that project.
