§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what is his estimate of the cost of bringing the state and equipment of Scottish hospitals up to recommended standards;
(2) what percentage of Scotland's hospital stock was built (a) before 1850, (b) before 1900, (c) before 1925, (d) before 1950 and (e) before 1970.
§ Mr. FairgrieveUp-to-date information on the age of hospital buildings is not available centrally, and no useful estimate can be offered of the costs of theoretical improvements. My Department and the health boards are, however, currently engaged in a survey of the physical condition of hospital stock and equipment.