§ Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals which are still in use were built over 100 years and 50 years ago, respectively; and what is the annual rate of replacement expressed in terms of new beds provided.
§ Mr. NobleTwo hundred and seventy one hospitals now in use were mainly built more than 50 years ago and 39 of them were mainly built more than 100 years ago. No meaningful replacement rate can be given; most of these hospitals have been improved and modernised from time to time, and many of them are not in need of replacement.