Cook-chill Kitchens (Hansard, 12 November 1987)

HC Deb 12 November 1987 vol 122 c269W 269W

Mr. Flood
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if there are plans to build cook-chill kitchens in Clydesdale area hospitals.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
No.

§ Mr. Wray
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals in Scotland use the cook-chill system; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
Seven hospitals in Scotland are presently operating a full or partial cook-chill system. It is for health boards to assess the suitability of this system for their own specific requirements.