§ 16. Mr. BROOKEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the reasons that are holding up the building of the new clinic at Kirkintilloch; and whether, in view of the number of children awaiting treatment as a result of the school medical officers' reports, he can take any steps to urge an early commencement of the operations?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONI am informed that difficulty has been experienced in arriving at the most suitable arrangement of the site to provide for the health services of the area but that the plans for the clinic have now been finally adjusted and it is hoped that building operations will be commenced at an early date. I understand that, pending completion of the new clinic, the medical officer of health is arranging additional sessions at the present clinic with a view to providing for the children who require treatment.