§ 19. Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consult Lothian regional council before taking a decision on the Lothian health board's proposals for the closure of the Deaconess and Bruntsfield hospitals.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe regional council was consulted by Lothian health board on the board's statement of intent about the future of Bruntsfield, the Deaconess and the Royal Victoria hospitals. The range of views expressed during these consultations will be taken into account by my right hon. Friend in reaching a decision on the health board's proposals.