§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much surplus land within the grounds of Mearnskirk hospital is for sale; what price was negotiated with Dickie Ambion Bryant; how many other firms were invited to submit bids for the purchase of this land; and how many bids were received.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 28 March 1994]: Thirty-six hectares of land at Meamskirk hospital has been declared surplus to requirements and offered for sale by Greater Glasgow health board. Extensive marketing included a mailshot of the top 500 housing developers. By the closing date seven formal offers and one expression of interest were received, and the offer from Dickie Ambion Bryant was recently approved by the board. As missives of sale have not yet been concluded, it would be inappropriate to reveal price details.