§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has received the submission from the Lothian health board on the closure of the Bruntsfield and Deaconess hospitals; and if he is in a position to indicate when he is likely to announce his decision.
§ Mr. John MacKayLothian health board submitted to my right hon. Friend formal closure proposals in respect of the Deaconess and Bruntsfield hospitals on 6 February.
Otherwise, I have nothing to add to what was said in the reply to the hon. Member on 28 January.