HC Deb 23 January 1980 vol 977 cc280-1W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many are currently receiving kidney dialysis treatment within Tayside health board; what is the current waiting list for treatment; and what steps he is taking to shorten the waiting list;

(2) what is the average cost of providing a kidney machine in a hospital in Scotland;

(3) what is the number of those within Tayside health board awaiting a kidney transplant; and how many of them are under 16 years of age.

Mr. Fairgrieve

At 31 December 1979 32 patients within the area of Tayside health board were receiving kidney dialysis treatment. There is no waiting list for such treatment in the area; but two patients are awaiting a kidney transplantation, neither of whom is under 16 years of age. The present capital cost of providing and installing a kidney dialysis machine in a hospital in Scotland is about £5,000.