Health Infrastructure Plan

Debate between Edward Argar and Liz McInnes

Monday 30th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Edward Argar]

Again, I am happy to welcome the positivity from my hon. Friend and the welcome for this money; the welcome for this massive additional investment into our NHS has been clear on the Conservative Benches. I am, of course, happy to give him the commitment that he wishes, which is to work with him and his colleagues to make sure that his constituents continue to get the healthcare that they need.

[Liz McInnes (Heywood and Middleton) (Lab)]

The King’s Fund has commented on the recent announcements:

“these piecemeal announcements are not the same as having a proper, multi-year capital funding plan.”

So could the Minister clarify by what criteria these schemes have been selected, and what are his spending plans for the long term to repair our crumbling NHS?