§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements exist for expectant mothers in the wider Girvan area to be examined at least once by a consultant during their period of pregnancy; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gordan CampbellIn the Girvan area, as in other areas, when a woman has arranged for her general practitioner to supervise her during pregnancy, it is for him to decide if and when an examination by a consultant obstetrician is necessary.
A general practitioner in the Girvan area who considers his patient requires specialist guidance or services would refer her for a consultant obstetrician's opinion 381W to either Heathfield Hospital, Ayr, or Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine.