§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the progress in his discussions with the Greater Glasgow health board over the development based at Ruchill hospital of the proposed psychiatric day unit to serve the north west of Glasgow.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe day unit is only part of a major redevelopment scheme at Ruchill hospital. Greater Glasgow health board are currently considering the details of the scheme and are conducting an appraisal of the options, in the light of a full survey of the site. The board is expected to submit revised proposals for central funding of the scheme to my Department within the next few months. These have to be considered against the background of discussions which my officials are holding with the board about the overall distribution of hospital services in the area.