§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has received from Grampian health board regarding the establishment of a hyperbaric centre in Scotland.
§ Mr. John MackayGrampian health board has put proposals to my Department for extending the existing single-chamber facility, presently located at Dyce. The objective of the proposals is to extend and improve the existing medical provision for treatment in emergencies and to facilitate a greater volume of training and research in this field. My Department is now considering this proposal with all the interested parties together with a number of other options for future development.
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§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the two hyperbaric oxygen chambers at the Glasgow western infirmary are yet in use.
§ Mr. John MackayThe two chambers are both presently available for use with full medical, nursing and ancillary back-up provided by the Western infirmary.
§ Mr. George Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has yet received any proposals for a fully updated double blind trial for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, referred to in the Official Report, 4 May, c. 219; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackayMy right hon. Friend has received no such definitive proposals. The Medical Research Council is reviewing the need for research, including clinical trials, in this field.