§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost to Greater Glasgow health board in advertising and assessing competitive tenders for its medical records and secretarial services; and what was the outcome.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythAdvertising and assessment costs were approximately £5,000. The board is currently considering how to obtain the best quality service and value for money in the future.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money has been allocated by Greater Glasgow health board to the Glasgow North county medical team for the years 1989–90, 1990–91 and 1991–92.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information is as follows:
Salaries Supplies £ £ 1989–90 151,000 6,000 1990–91 (projection) 224,000 10,500 1991–92 (at current prices) 224,000 116,000 1 This includes resources for additional equipment.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the proposed start and completion dates for the Seafield units to be built by Greater Glasgow health board to house patients from Lennox Castle.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe first unit is sited at Rodger drive, Rutherglen. Building commenced in October 1990 and will finish in October 1991.
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§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what capital projects are to be cut from Greater Glasgow health board's programme following the reduction in the capital investment grant.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythCapital allocations to individual health boards for 1991–92 have still to be decided.
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how long the Glasgow county medical team will be in the temporary accommodation at Waverley Park school.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe team has been using this accommodation as an administrative base since the week commencing 29 October 1990, when it was relocated from Maryhill health centre. The current accommodation provides more space, is functionally acceptable, and will be used until longer-term accommodation is located.