§ 126. Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when it is proposed to commence work on the maternity unit at Rutherglen.
§ Mr. RossThe Western Regional Hospital Board is at present planning to start on this scheme in 1967–68.
§ 127. Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when a decision can be expected on the proposal to build a general hospital in Rutherglen; and if a suite for the use of general practitioners will be included in the building.
§ Mr. RossNo proposal for a general hospital in Rutherglen is before me at present. I understand that the Western Regional Hospital Board is examining the possibility of such a scheme, which might include a unit for general practitioners, in the course of its review of the future pattern of hospital services in the greater Glasgow area.
§ 128. Mr. W. Baxterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what action he proposes to take to improve the hospital services for the people of Lennoxtown, Kilsyth and parts of Dunbartonshire.
§ Mr. RossThe Western Regional Hospital Board is at present reviewing the future pattern of hospital services in the greater Glasgow area and I am sure that it will consider the needs of these areas, which at present are served primarily by Glasgow hospitals, in the proposals which are submitted to me in due course.