§ Mr. O'Neillasked the Secretary of State for Scotland under what authority he issued the circular instructing health boards to put services out to tender as per circular of 25 June.
§ Mr. John MacKayUnder section 1 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, which places a duty on my right hon. Friend to promote a comprehensive and integrated health service and for that purpose to provide or secure the effective provision of services.