HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 c142W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will intervene to resolve the staffing shortage at the Royal Edinburgh hospital and provide the health board with the funding necessary to maintain the welfare of patients.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The staffing of the Royal Edinburgh hospital is a matter for the Lothian health board, which is among the best funded health authorities in Great Britain.