§ Mr. Strangasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consideration he is giving to the future of the Edinburgh dental hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayIn the light of the report of the joint working group of Edinburgh university and Lothian health board, to which my right hon. Friend referred in his answer of 25 October 1984 to the right hon. Member for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale (Mr. Steel) at column673, further consideration is being given to the future of the Edinburgh dental hospital. A further meeting is to be arranged with the university, the health board, the University Grants Committee and the Scottish Home and Health Department.