§ Mr. MaclennanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what calculations his Department has made of the cost of replacing single-manned ambulances in Caithness and Sutherland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythA total of £2 million has been allocated to the Scottish ambulance service in the coming year to reduce the level of single-manning. The general manager is responsible for decisions on how the money will be spent in each ambulance area.