§ Mr. David Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the arrangements for monitoring private practice carried out in National Health Service hospitals and health centres in Scotland; how many instances of monitoring have been carried out in the past two years; how many cases of abuse have come to light; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayRoutine information is not held centrally. The monitoring of private practice in National Health Service premises is a matter for the appropriate health board in the first instance. The Scottish Home and Health Department has, however, issued to health boards for comment a draft document revising previous guidance on the management of private practice in National Health Service hospitals. This will be issued in final form early next year.