§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what account has been taken of the work of the Medical Research Council sociology unit in Glasgow in shaping his policies regarding deprivation effects on the health of Scottish people.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 16 March 1990]: In formulating policy, account is taken of all relevant research.
§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures the research project into community health promotion in a deprived area, funded by his Department, recommended regarding effects of deprivation on physical and mental health.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 16 March 1990]: It was concluded that a community development approach to health promotion is feasible and that models, which involve local people, can be developed.