§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the need for medical graduates in Scotland in each of the next 10 years, beginning with 1977.
§ Mr. Harry EwingPrecise forecasts cannot be made, but current indications
236Wjoint user arrangement with the local authority. At 30th September 1970 there were 190 in NHS hospitals and 64 in Holmston House.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current number of acute beds in South Ayrshire hospitals; and how this figure compares with those in 1970 and 1973.
§ Mr. Harry Ewing706 beds in the South Ayrshire district are currently designated for acute specialties. At 30th September in the years 1970 and 1973 the comparable figure was 687 and 703 respectively.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the expenditure on health centres in each constituency in Ayrshire over the past six years.
§ Mr. Harry EwingTotal expenditure on health centre projects completed or under construction in constituencies in Ayrshire over the past six years has been £386,739 as follows:
are that the Scottish Health Service will absorb from 300 to 350 medical students per annum over the next 10 years.