§ Mr. Andrew WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what consultations he, his colleagues or Scottish Office officials have had with Tayside health board on the future of(a) Stracathro hospital, (h) Arbroath infirmary and (c) other hospital services in Angus.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 17 December 1992]: Representatives of Tayside health board have met Scottish Office officials in order to discuss the board's local health strategy. As a matter of course during these discussions, the future of acute services in Tayside were talked about. However, it will only be when the board has the results of its review and public consultation that detailed discussion on individual hospitals will take place.