§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, if the year 1969–70 is taken to equal 100, what is the current percentage increase in the cost of buildings and land being used as part of the capital expenditure for health services in the hospital and community services for Scotland.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellSince 1969, hospital building cost allowances have been increased by 90 per cent. It is not possible to give an average increase for the cost of the land for hospital building, which varies considerably according to the land potential and location.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the capital expenditure for Scotland by the National Health Service in each of the three sectors: hospital, local executive council, and local health authorities for the year 1969–70 and for the years 1972–73, 1973–74; and what are his estimates for 1974–75.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellCapital expenditure at out-turn prices for 1969–70, 1972–73, (Provisional) 1973–74 and (Estimated) 1974–75 is shown below.
(3) how many children held in assessment centres in Scotland are being held awaiting admission to list D schools;
(4) how many children were being held in assessment centres in Scotland at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThis information is not available centrally and I am asking the local authorities concerned whether they are able to provide it for the hon. Member soon.