§ 1. Mr. Douglas Alexander (Paisley, South)What progress is being made in the development of one-stop clinic services in Scotland. [56101]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Sam Galbraith)We are making good progress towards modernising the national health service. About 80 one-stop clinics have so far been established throughout Scotland. That is an important step towards our aim of better and quicker treatment for everyone.
§ Mr. AlexanderCan the Minister tell the House what steps are being taken to support one-stop clinics for my constituents in Paisley, South?
§ Mr. GalbraithMy hon. Friend's local hospital has made considerable progress. There are already one-stop clinics for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, prostatic assessment, early pregnancy and cardiology. Those clinics are well on their way to providing better and quicker treatment for all their patients.