§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ambulance service cover operated through the night in(a) Renfrewshire and (b) Strathclyde as a whole; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 15 December 1992]: The level of ambulance service in Renfrewshire and Strathclyde is an operational matter for the general manager of the Scottish ambulance service. Cover in these areas has been reorganised to ensure that staff and vehicles are deployed in the most efficient manner using a system which has improved performance in other areas. The general manager will continue to monitor the level of night-time cover provided to ensure the most effective service.