Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Edward Argar and John Grogan

Tuesday 29th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[John Grogan (Keighley) (Lab)]

T3. Why, under a Conservative Government, was Airedale Hospital’s £22 million bid for renewal of the ward block turned down? Is it not time that the Government adopted the suggestion of NHS Providers of a far larger multi-year capital programme for the NHS, with decisions based on need?

[Edward Argar]

The hon. Gentleman will be pleased to hear that that is exactly what we have done with the health infrastructure plan, which involves multi-year capital funding settlements and investment in our hospitals. I am happy to discuss separately the specific example he raises.