HC Deb 02 May 1893 vol 11 c1730
MR. A. C. MORTON (Peterborough)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether it is correct that a fever hospital is proposed to be built on the grounds adjoining Linlithgow Palace; and, if so, will he take steps to prevent the proposal being carried out?

THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Sir G. TREVELYAN,) Glasgow, Bridgeton

I have to state that the site proposed but not yet acquired for the hospital referred to in the hon. Member's question is on the north-east side of Linlithgow Loch, and is distant, I am informed, not less than 400 yards from the nearest point of the Palace grounds. I regret to say that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find sites for hospitals; but, if this site is resolved on, it must come before the Board of Supervision for approval, and, as is always the case, any objections will then be considered.