Teaching Hospital, South Wales

Oral Answers to Questions — Hospitals – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 June 1957.

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Photo of Sir Raymond Gower Sir Raymond Gower , Barry 12:00, 3 June 1957

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in the preliminary preparations for the erection of a new South Wales teaching hospital; and if he will make a statement.

Photo of Mr John Vaughan-Morgan Mr John Vaughan-Morgan , Reigate

The schedules of accommodation have been fully studied and the Welsh Board of Health sent its comments to the hospital authority and medical school on 3rd May. It is proposed to arrange an architectural competition when agreement has been reached on the detailed needs of the new hospital.

Photo of Sir Raymond Gower Sir Raymond Gower , Barry

Would my right hon. Friend like to give even a rough estimate of when the plans are likely to be submitted?

Photo of Mr John Vaughan-Morgan Mr John Vaughan-Morgan , Reigate

I am afraid that depends in part on the result of the competition.