HC Deb 11 February 1972 vol 830 cc467-8W
Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why there have been delays in beginning work on the building of the health centre at Rutherglen; what is now the proposed date for beginning construction; when it will be in operation; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

Some delays have occurred, related mainly to the overall plan for the site which will ultimately house a maternity hospital and a general hospital as well as a health centre.

As a first stage a major sewer diversion has to be undertaken and work on this should start by the end of this month.

Mr. Maurice Macmillan

The following figures show the gains (+) or losses (-) that would result from the proposed changes:

The building proper should begin by the end of the summer and be completed in about a year.

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