§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many maternity units have been closed since 1979, or are planned to close, in each region in Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 20 June 1988]: Two maternity units have been closed since 1979 and one is planned to close in August:. In the same period, three maternity units have opened and one is planned to open in August.