HC Deb 14 June 1985 vol 80 c572W
Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the further plans he has for privatisation within the National Health Service in Scotland

Mr. John MacKay

Health Boards were asked to test the cost-effectiveness of their catering, domestic and laundry services by putting them out to competitive tender, and I have had a preliminary discussion about progress with health board chairmen to ensure the delivery of savings.

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