HC Deb 27 November 1956 vol 561 cc225-6
43. Mr. N. McLean

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether a decision has now been taken as to the site of the new hospital in the Isle of Skye; and when the work is expected to start.

Mr. J. Stuart

With our present resources I am afraid that there is no early prospect of a major hospital development in Skye, and, therefore, no final decision has been taken as to the site for it.

Mr. McLean

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the decision that no hospital will be built in the Isle of Skye in the near future will be deeply regretted by the people of Skye and in the neighbouring parts of the west coast of Scotland?

Mr. Stuart

As my hon. Friend doubtless knows, it has been decided in principle to centralise small hospitals, but I cannot now say when and where that will be done.