asked the Minister of Health how many lifts have been installed in the new Swansea Hospital at Singleton Park; and what estimates have been made of the time which it would take to evacuate the hospital in an emergency.

Four passenger/bed lifts and one goods lift in the present stage of development. Additional lifts will be added in later stages.If my hon. Friend is thinking of an emergency arising through fire, I understand that the plans of the hospital were discussed with the local fire authority and that the fire precautions and means of escape incorporated in the design conformed with their recommendations.