HC Deb 26 July 1983 vol 46 c405W
Mr. MacKenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) if there are any plans for improvement of the number of beds for geriatric patients in Rutherglen; and when he hopes that such plans will be completed;

(2) what plans exist for the extension of hospital services in Rutherglen; and when it is expected to begin such works.

Mr. Younger

Approval in principle has been given to Greater Glasgow health board for the development of a 240-bed geriatric-psychogeriatric unit at Rutherglen hospital, plus a 60-place day hospital, and associated supporting facilities.

Planning of this project is well advanced and a pre-design cost limit submission is presently being examined by my Department. Provided this and the subsequent final cost limit submission can be approved, the board expects to start work on site in 1984–85.