Eastleigh MP comments on RAAC removal at Royal Hampshire County Hospital

Ms Jarvis campaigned on the removal of the material from the building that has been found to be susceptible to structural failure when exposed to water and was widely used as a cheap alternative to concrete in the 1990s. The material has a 30-year lifespan and has been found in many sites, including schools and hospitals. £1.3bn has been allocated across the country from a government scheme started in 2021 to remove the substance.

Liz Jarvis, Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, said:  

“I have long been concerned by the existence of RAAC at RHCH. While I have been assured RAAC only exists in isolated and non-structural areas of the hospital, I welcome news that removal will be taking place next year. Patient safety must come first and this is a positive step in the right direction.”