§ Mr. McMahonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many new ambulances have been purchased in the Glasgow area since March 1980; how many of these are in use currently; and if he is satisfied that the present vehicles are roadworthy in light of the representations made by the drivers in March 1980.
§ Mr. John MacKayTwenty-seven new ambulances have been purchased since March 1980 in the Greater Glasgow health board area; all are in use currently. I am satisfied that the Common Services Agency, of which the Scottish ambulance service is a part, has taken vigorous action to maintain the roadworthiness of the vehicles now in use.