§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals have been closed in Scotland in each year since 1975; and if he will name them.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe information for the years prior to 1979 is not readily available. Since 1979 a total of 28 hospitals have ben closed and 42 major new hospital developments completed. The names of the hospitals closed are as follows:
1979—Seven Hospitals
- Broadstone Jubilee Hospital, Port Glasgow
- Duncan McPherson Hospital, Gourock
- Gateside Hospital, Greenock
- Greenock Eye Infirmary
- Greenock Royal Infirmary
- Dunbar Cottage Hospital
- Kings Cross (West) Hospital, Dundee
1980—Three Hospitals
- Shotts Hospital
- Charleton Maternity Home, Montrose
- Sidlaw Hospital, Auchterhouse
1981—Three Hospitals
- Carnbooth Children's Home, Glasgow
- Homoeopathic Hospital for Children, Glasgow
- Burghmuir Hospital, Perth
1982—Three Hospitals
- Kilmarnock Infirmary
- Torrance House, Kilmarnock
- Strathmore Hospital, Blairgowrie
1983—Four Hospitals
- Peebles County Hospital
- Peebles War Memorial Hospital
- Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, Glasgow
- Brevik Hospital, Lerwick
1984—Four Hospitals
- Finnartmore Auxiliary Hospital, Kilmun
- Buckreddan Maternity Hospital, Kilwinning
- County Hospital, Dufftown
- Old Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick
1985—Three Hospitals
- Calderwell House Hospital, Uplawmoor
- Northern Hospital Dunfermline
- Centre for Rheumatic Diseases
1986—One Hospital
- Broadfield Hospital, Port Glasgow