§ Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of a demand in the Isle of Lewis that suitable accommodation should be provided in the island for the treatment of mental patients belonging to the islands, instead of at Inverness, where relatives are unable to visit them because of the time, difficulties and expense involved in travelling by sea and rail, and where accommodation is inadequate.
§ Mr. WoodburnYes. I understand that the regional hospital board are to consider this matter within the next few days.