§ Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospitals have applied to opt out of health board contol in each of the Scottish health board areas.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythExpressions of interest have been received on behalf of seven Units. These are the South Ayrshire unit (Ayrshire and Arran health board), Foresterhill and West Grampian (Grampian health board), Forfar hospitals (Tayside health board), the Victoria infirmary and associated hospitals (Greater Glasgow health board), the Royal Scottish national hospital (Forth Valley health board) and the Princess Margaret Rose hospital (Lothian health board). Of these Foresterhill and South Ayrshire have indicated that they intend to bring forward an application in the near future.