HC Deb 02 December 1985 vol 88 cc51-2W
Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what advice he has given to health boards on consultation with interested parties when any service provided by a board is proposed for withdrawal.

Mr. John MacKay

The procedures to be adopted by health boards are set out in the Scottish Home and Health Department circular 1975(GEN)46, a copy of which is being placed in the Library today.