HC Deb 31 January 1974 vol 868 cc158-9W
Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now state what effects the cuts in public expenditure will have on education in Caithness and Sutherland.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply of 15th January to the hon. Members for South Ayrshire (Mr. Sillars) and Central Ayrshire (Mr. Lambie).—[Vol. 867, c.87.]

Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will now state what effect the cuts in public expenditure will have upon the building of phase II of the Caithness General Hospital.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Full details of the effects of the reductions in capital expenditure estimates for 1974–75 on health service projects are not yet available.