§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to provide additional funding for the refurbishment of long-term wards in Scotland's national health service hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 13 July 1990]: Each health board determines its capital expenditure priorities within the block capital allocation made annually by my right hon. and learned Friend.
§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of how cuts in national health service provision will affect the quality of patient care in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 13 July 1990]: There have been no cuts in the provision for hospital and community health services.