§ Sir David SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether there has been any change in his plans for the provision of a replacement dental school and postgraduate institute in Edinburgh.
§ Mr. LangThe Government have endorsed the proposals of the McCallum working party for a dental hospital and postgraduate dental institute in Edinburgh. As Lothian health board is currently reviewing its acute service strategy there may be implications for how these proposals can be implemented. Any revised strategy will require the consent of Ministers. That will not be given unless Ministers are satisfied that the changes proposed would lead to a better standard of care and, therefore, be in the interests of patients.