HC Deb 05 February 1997 vol 289 cc625-6W
33. Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received from health boards in Scotland regarding the Pennington report; and if he will make a statement. [12915]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I have received no representations from health boards specifically in response to publication of the interim report of Professor Pennington's group. Health boards' views will be taken into account in taking forward both the interim recommendations and any further recommendations which are made in the final report.