§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give details of new hospital building projects which are planned to take place in Angus, Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe initiative on new hospital building projects lies with health boards in the first instance. Tayside health board has, I understand, long-term plans to provide a new community hospital in Forfar, Angus. These proposals are however currently subject to a detailed option appraisal and if the board decides to proceed, a submission for approval-in-principle will be made to the Scottish Home and Health Department.