§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what contribution he made towards the cost of the management consultants' reports on the parallel business plans for a national health service trust and managed unit within the health board for the South Ayrshire hospitals; what was the total cost of the study; and who else contributed towards it.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 15 February 1991]: I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, North (Mr. Hughes) at volume 185, columns 87–88.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning the study being undertaken into a national health service trust for 61W South Ayrshire hospitals; what has been the nature of such representations; and what action he proposes to take as a result.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 15 February 1991]: I have received a number of representations concerning trust status for South Ayrshire hospitals. all of which will be given careful consideration.