HC Deb 12 December 1988 vol 143 cc440-1W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the Royal College of Surgeons about avoidable deaths in rural areas due to delays in transporting accident victims for emergency treatment; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

None.

Mr. Galbraith

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has on the future provision of accident and emergency departments in the Greater Glasgow Health Board.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

All accident and emergency services in Glasgow are currently being reviewed. The strategy team has still to report to the board and no recommendations concerning any of the sites have yet been made. Any plan which may be proposed as a result of the review will of course be subject not only to board approval but also to the normal consultative process.

Mr. Michael J. Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he can give regarding the future of the accident and emergency department of Stobhill hospital.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 12 December to the hon. Member for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Mr. Galbraith).

Mr. Dunnachie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he can give regarding the future of the accident and emergency department of the Southern General hospital, Glasgow.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I refer the hon. Member to my reply of 12 December to the hon. Member for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Mr. Galbraith).