HC Deb 22 March 1989 vol 149 c663W
Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what proportion of health expenditure is devoted to sports medicine; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he will state the number of consultants engaged in sports medicine and the health boards by whom they are employed.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The information requested is not available centrally.

Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any plans to expand the practice of sports medicine within the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The provision of medical services for the treatment of injuries whether sporting or otherwise is for individual health boards.