Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will give permission for work to proceed on the new dental hospital in Glasgow; what will be the cost of the scheme; what facilities it will provide; and when the building is expected to be completed.
§ Mr. RossThe Western Regional Hospital Board has been authorised to accept a tender for the constructional work on this scheme. The total cost of the project, which comprises the erection of a substantial new block as well as the reconstruction of the existing 291W dental hospital and school, is estimated at £2 million including equipment, furnishings and professional fees. The unit has been designed to provide fully comprehensive facilities for specialist dental treatment and for the teaching of an increased number of dental students. Work will start on the site next month and the final phase should be completed in 1970.