§ Mr. M. MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what the position is regarding the proposed separate medical practice for South Harris, and for Ness district, Isle of Lewis.
§ Mr. WoodburnArrangements are being made for an independent medical practice in South Harris; the vacancy332W has been advertised, and the applications which have been received are at present under consideration by the Scottish Medical Practices Committee. As regards Lewis the Executive Council last November advertised the practice at Borve on the footing that it would continue to include the Ness district. The Medical Practices Committee granted an application by the Council's nominee for permission to practice in the area, but an unsuccessful applicant has now appealed to me and his appeal is under consideration.