§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give for the last five years for which figures are available, the bed occupancy rate of Meigle cottage hospital.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information requested is shown in the table.
In-patient bed occupancy rate at Meigle cottage hospital years ending 30 September Year Occupancy Per cent. 1986 81.8 1987 74.5 1988 82.6 1989 81.0 1990 83.4
§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on Government policy concerning cottage hospitals in general, and Meigle cottage hospital in particular.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythIt is primarily the responsibility of health boards to determine the extent and level of services they provide in the light of local circumstances and priorities. Proposals for the future of Meigle cottage hospital are currently being considered by Tayside health board.