HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 cc504-5W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many orthopaedic beds are available in the area covered by the Greater Glasgow Health Board.

Mr. Harry Ewing

Approximately 700.

Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list in the Official Report the number of orthopaedic consulants and surgeons employed in each hospital in the area administered by the Greater Glasgow Health Board.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The number of consultant orthopaedic surgeons employed in each hospital in the area administered by the Greater Glasgow Health Board is as follows:

Hospital No. of Consultants
Western Infirmary … 6
Royal Hospital for Sick Children … 4
Victoria Infirmary … 4
Glasgow Royal Infirmary … 6
Stobhill Hospital … 1
Mearnskirk Hospital … 1
Southern General Hospital … 4
These consultants are listed by their hospitals of main employment but several also undertake work in other hospitals in the area.

Mrs. Bain

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to ensure that a second orthopaedic surgeon is appointed to Stobhill Hospital, Glasgow.

Mr. Harry Ewing

My right hon. Friend has approved in principle the establishment of a second consultant post in orthopaedic surgery at Stobhill Hospital; but the Greater Glasgow Health Board has been asked to review the number and distribution of orthopaedic consultants in the area.

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