In 1777, Bootham Park Hospital was given in trust to the people of York. Since it closed in 2015, NHS Property Services has squandered 5 and a half million pounds keeping the building empty.

The Grade I listed Bootham Park building in York was completed in 1777 and closed suddenly in 2015 after the CQC identified serious patient-safety issues. Reporting indicates roughly £5.5 million has been spent maintaining the empty site since closure, consistent with the MP's figure.

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Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:52 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 22 April 2026

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