§ 19. Mr. EadieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will investigate the delay in carrying out elective coronary surgery in the Lothian health board area.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythI have made substantial extra resources available to Lothian for cardiac surgery. Last year, the number of operations increased and waiting lists fell by 5.4 per cent. I will however give further consideration to the programme in the light of the hon. Members' representations.