HC Deb 01 December 1970 vol 807 c355W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what special steps are being taken by the ambulance authorities to overcome problems of bad winter weather conditions which can impair the efficiency of the service to sick patients.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Ambulances are fitted with appropriate tyres for winter work. Local authorities are responsible for keeping roads clear and they willingly make special efforts if an ambulance is

Location Accommodation specified in terms of the Remand Home (Scotland) Rules 1964 Number of children in residence on 26th November, 1970
Boys Girls Total Boys Girls Total
Aberdeen 6 2 8 6 1 7
Ayrshire:
Darvel 14 5 19 13 4 17
Dunbartonshire:
Dumbarton 38 38 35 35
Cardross 24 24 18 2 20
Dundee 21 4 25 21 3 24
Edinburgh 40 12 52 48 16 64
Glasgow:
Larchgrove 74 74 81 81
Beechwood 13 13 13 13
Lanarkshire:
Blantyre 39 39 28 28
256 36 292 250 39 289