In a intervention during Health Questions in the House of Commons, Andrew Rosindell MP called for serious investment in Queen’s Hospital, Romford.
Representing one of London’s most elderly populations, Mr. Rosindell calls on the Government to address chronic underfunding and overstretched services that are failing to meet the growing healthcare needs of Havering’s ageing community.
I thank the Minister for his reply, but as the Secretary of State knows only too well, my borough of Havering contains one of the highest numbers of elderly people in the entire London region, yet Queen’s hospital in Romford remains chronically underfunded, overstretched and struggling to meet the growing healthcare needs of an ageing community. Will the Minister commit today to the serious investment that Queen’s hospital so desperately requires to ensure better health outcomes for older people across Romford?
Andrew Rosindell M.P., Member of Parliament for Romford
I carefully note the fact that the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, who is sitting next to me, has an interest in this issue, so I will tread very carefully with my answer. I understand that the hon. Gentleman has discussed this matter with the Minister for Secondary Care. The North East London health and care partnership integrated care board is responsible for delivery, implementation and funding decisions for local services, but the hon. Gentleman’s representations have been carefully noted today, not least by the Secretary of State for Health.
The Hon. Stephen Kinnock M.P., Minister of State for Care
