HC Deb 15 May 1991 vol 191 c202W
Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the approval in principle of the establishment of(a) a specialist maternity gynaecology and obstetrics unit and (b) a specialist orthapaedic unit at Dr. Gray's hospital, Elgin, have now been fully funded; what progress is being made, and when he expects the work to be completed.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Approval in principle for the redevelopment of Dr. Gray's at a cost of £16.1 million has now been given to Grampian health board. The development will include the full range of maternity, gynaecology, obstetrics and orthopaedic services. Work on the redevelopment is expected to be phased starting in August 1992 and being completed by early 1997.