Clive Jones

Clive Jones

Liberal Democrat — Wokingham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 18 December 2024

Debate

Winter Preparedness

Contribution

I declare an interest: I am a governor of the Royal Berkshire hospital, and I have a family member who has shares in a medical company. The Royal Berkshire hospital has experienced its highest increase in emergency department attendances as we head into the winter period, yet the estate of the Royal Berks is crumbling, out of date and not fit for purpose. People with infectious diseases, such as flu, covid and norovirus, cannot easily be isolated due to poor air circulation, which only makes the situation worse. When will the Royal Berkshire hospital be rebuilt, and will the Minister visit it to see the full extent of our challenges? Finally, may I wish the Secretary of State and the Minister a merry Christmas? They should take a short break but come back quickly to continue to clear up the Conservatives’ massive failures on the NHS.

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