24. Mr. Robert G. HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has had on the future of Woodlands hospital, Aberdeen; and if he will make a statement. [13649]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. Friend has received a number of representations about Grampian health boards proposals for the Woodlands hospital, Aberdeen.
My noble and learned Friend the Minister of State for Health has recently had separate meetings with relatives of some of the Woodlands residents and with Grampian Members of Parliament to discuss the future of the hospital and the health boards plans.
In reaching a decision we shall take very careful account of all the views which have been put forward.