§ 58. Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for changing the medical arrangements in the outer isles of Orkney and Shetland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MillanI have asked the Orkney Executive Council and other interested bodies for their views on the concept of providing general medical services in 10 of the outer islands of Orkney by means of a flying doctor service. I shall give further consideration to the practicability and acceptability of such an arrangement in the light of their comments.