HC Deb 16 January 1985 vol 71 c160W
27. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made in the privatisation of services within the National Health Service in Scotland; how many health boards are still refusing to seek private tenders; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John MacKay

Most health boards are complying with the request to test the cost-effectiveness of their support services, in the first instance by putting out to tender the services at headquarters and in a number of hospitals or clinics. I have asked the four boards which have not so far done so to reconsider their position. All boards are due to report progress to me in April.

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