§ Mr. Home RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, pursuant to his reply to the hon. Member for East Lothian on 5 February, if he will now give the788W detailed terms of reference of the inquiry into the finances of Lothian health board; amd when he will publish the report.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 12 February 1990]: The independent inquiry into the financial position of Lothian health board is complete and the chief executive, NHS in Scotland is now working with the board to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to rectify the board's problems. I would be unhappy about publishing the report without the agreement of the health board.