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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs reflected in the fact that we met the faster diagnosis standard in February and March for the first time, we are investing more in our cancer services to meet the recognised…06 Jun 2023HANSARDImproving Hospital FacilitiesI am very happy to confirm that it is the largest investment in Swindon facilities. My hon. Friend is right to draw the House’s attention to the £26 million investment in A&E and…06 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs Health Secretary, I have been clear that deploying the latest technology and innovation is essential in order to deliver our priorities: to cut waiting lists, improve access to…06 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Hospitals and Health Centres: FundingI know that is an extremely important scheme. My hon. Friend will know that the costs have risen considerably from when it was first proposed, and it is therefore right that we…06 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareWe are not letting that stop our work to open a new surgical hub at the Royal Preston Hospital, for example. [Official Report, 25 May 2023, Vol. 733, c. 486.] Letter of correction…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareIn Lancashire, a new surgical hub will be opened at the Royal Preston Hospital, which is due to be completed this year. [Official Report, 25 May 2023, Vol. 733, c. 479.] Letter of…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareWe recognise the importance of the Imperial bid; that is why we are starting to build the temporary ward capacity at Charing Cross and the first phase of work is under way on the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareIn Lancashire, a new surgical hub will be opened at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital , which is due to be completed this year.05 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareWe recognise the importance of the Imperial bids ; that is why we will start to build the temporary ward capacity at Charing Cross and the first phase of work is under way on the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHealth and Social CareWe are not letting that stop our work to open a new surgical hub at the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital , for example.05 Jun 2023HANSARDDelivering for PatientsI refer hon. Members to the oral statements I will make in the House today, 25 May 2023, on patient choice and new hospitals. [HCWS811]25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsMy right hon. Friend has assiduously and passionately led the campaign on this. I stand ready to have further discussions with her. She is right about the trust going into the…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsAgain, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s campaigning work, as well as the work he did in his local hospital as a volunteer during lockdown, which was extremely well received. It…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsI am happy to give my hon. Friend that assurance. I have frequent meetings with the chief exec of Milton Keynes University Hospital, not least because he provides national…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsMy hon. Friend has campaigned assiduously over the past three years to make a compelling case for Airedale. I very much look forward to having the opportunity to visit in due…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsMy hon. Friend is right on both counts—first, that the Royal Berkshire is part of the rolling new hospital programme, and secondly, that there are complexities with that site. As…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsAs I set out in my statement, the place of Kettering in the new hospital programme is secure. That is in large part a result of my hon. Friend’s campaigning. He has raised this…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsI know that my hon. Friend has championed this investment in her health system. She is right that it serves a number of constituencies and is part of the wider system…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsAs I touched on a moment ago, there are a range of initiatives across the NHS estate. The leadership team from the Getting It Right First Time programme, including Professor Tim…25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsI pay tribute to the work that my hon. Friend has done to champion the case for King’s Lynn. He has raised this issue with me and the ministerial team on a very regular basis, and…25 May 2023