§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list his responsibilities for Scottish health boards under the National Health Service.
§ Mr. John MacKayMy right hon. Friend's responsibilities for Scottish health boards are set out in the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended principally by the Health Service Act 1980 and the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983.
§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidelines he has issued to Scottish health boards on expenditure within the National Health Service on items other than those directly connected with patient care.
§ Mr. John MacKayGuidelines to Scottish health boards on matters relating directly to patient care, and to the other services required for the management and support of these services, are contained in circulars and other communicaions issued from time to time by the Scottish Home and Health Department. The guidance on these other services is very extensive, and cannot be summarised briefly.