§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cases of food poisoning in hospital premises were reported in Scotland in the years 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information requested is as follows:
Number of cases (patients and staff) Number of outbreaks 1979 223 6 1980 178 3 1981 307 7 1982 112 5 1983 268 6 The situation in Scotland is kept under review by the communicable diseases (Scotland) unit at Ruchill hospital, Glasgow.