§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the future use of Craigtoun hospital, St. Andrews.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 11 July 1991]: Fife health board has forwarded a proposal to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to close Craigtoun hospital, St. Andrew's which is currently being considered. As with all hospital closures, the board's proposals will be considered on their merits and views of the public and other interested parties taken into account in reaching a decision.
Working with St. Andrew's GPs a study is currently under way at St. Andrew's memorial hospital to determine the most appropriate use of beds. The outcome of this study will be known in September when we will be in a position to consider further the proposals to close Craigtoun hospital.