§ 28. Mr. Harry Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to be able to give permission to Forth Valley health board to begin work on the proposed new maternity unit at Falkirk Royal infirmary; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe pre—design cost limit for this project, which also includes a geriatric unit, is receiving consideration and discussions are under way to see how the high special costs of building on this site might be reduced. I hope these discussions will be concluded soon.