HC Deb 26 October 1989 vol 158 cc582-3W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will call for a report from the chief constable of Lothian and Borders police on the progress of his investigations into Lothian health board.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Lothian and Borders police are investigating allegations of criminal conduct by employees of Lothian health board. The procurator fiscal at Edinburgh is being kept advised as to progress and will receive a full report from the police at the conclusion of the inquiries.

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail any unforeseen losses incurred by Lothian health board during the current financial year.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

It is not yet known whether Lothian health board has incurred any unforeseen losses in the current financial year.