§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the final cost to each health board of the provision of cover by the police and other bodies during the ambulance service dispute; and what was the total cost to public funds of the dispute.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 20 April 1990]: Final costs of the assistance provided by police and other bodies during the dispute are not yet available. Those costs incurred by health boards will be reimbursed by the Common Services Agency.