Oral Answers to Questions

Kirith Entwistle Excerpts

Wednesday 11th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

The Health Secretary and I did visit Watford general. We were very impressed with what is happening at the hospital to address corridor care, and with the improvements that it has made. I know Watford has been waiting a long time for its new hospital. I think we need to look both at Watford general and the Mount Vernon site together in considering what change is made, but I do believe Watford has waited long enough, and I will be working with the Health Secretary to make sure we move quickly on a new hospital for Watford as quickly as possible.

[Kirith Entwistle (Bolton North East) (Lab)]

Q12. When my right hon. Friend was the Mayor of Greater Manchester, he and I had many discussions about the state of public transport in Bolton. Now that he is the Prime Minister and spreading the message of hope, what hope and assurance can he give my constituents that we will finally get the tram in Bolton North East?

[The Prime Minister]

This is one for the Mayor of Greater Manchester rather than for me, but I am aware that a proposal was developed that would bring a tram-train service through Bolton North East. As I said before, I did favour that option in my previous job; I favour it in this job. We will see if we can make a business case to bring it forward.