§ 18. Mr. Carmichaelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to announce the start of construction of the Partick health centre; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FairgrieveI am not in a position to say when it will be possible to announce a starting date for this health centre. As the hon. Gentleman is aware, there have been difficulties in securing a suitable site for the development. These remain unresolved, but the health board is continuing its search.
§ Mr. CarmichaelThat was a most disappointing answer. Having newly arrived in his job, will not the hon. Gentleman cut through some of the medical red tape which is preventing a proper site being found for this centre?
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe hon. Member must know that the Strathclyde regional council has no longer made this site available and wishes to use it for another purpose. Another health centre is being considered at Baillieston, and the hon. Member also knows that there is the possibility of using part of the Western infirmary.