HC Deb 28 January 1997 vol 289 cc177-8W
Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list for the last two financial years and for the current financial year the names of public relations companies employed by Ayrshire and Arran health board and the cost of these contracts to the health board during these periods. [12294]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

This information is not collected centrally. This is a matter for Ayrshire and Arran health board.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the effect on spending on public relations by the Ayrshire and Arran health board of the appointment by the board of a communications manager. [12295]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

This information is not held centrally.