HC Deb 19 December 1990 vol 183 cc210-1W
21. Mr. Dalyell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the provisions made in Scottish hospitals for the reception of service casualties in the event of the use of the military option in the Gulf.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Plans which provide for the treatment of military casualties in Scottish hospitals in the event of war have been reviewed. If required, beds would be made available in national health service hospitals in Scotland to treat service casualties arising from possible hostilities in the Gulf.

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