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Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Asked by Tim FarronLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 81819

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to reduce ward work in portacabins at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Answered by Karin Smyth

National Health Service trusts make decisions locally on their use of temporary facilities, in line with delivering clinical services.

Any temporary facility must meet the same Health Building Notice and Health Technical Memorandum safety, environmental, fire, clinical, and other standards as a permanent healthcare building.

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