HC Deb 03 March 1976 vol 906 cc596-7W
26. Mr. Gourlay

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the long delays in planning of hospital projects before they reach the stage of building; if he will take action to reduce such delays; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. McElhone

I am aware that hospital projects may take a considerable time at the planning stage, but functional efficiency and economy depend on a great deal of careful and inevitably time-consuming work at that stage. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind I shall be glad to look into it.

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