§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on expenditure by Lothian Health on(a) the refurbishment of its headquarters building and (b) the appointment of waiting list managers, contracts managers and any other administrative staff in connection with recent reorganisations.
§ Mr. StewartThe refurbishment of Lothian health board's headquarters building will cost approximately £950,000, the bulk of which is expected to fall in the current financial year.
The appointment of staff is a matter for the board and the trust in Lothian.