§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to dispose of or acquire any land or assets in relation to Elderslie hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThere are no current plans to either dispose or of acquire land or assets in connection with Elderslie hospital.
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what services are provided in or from Elderslie hospital; what plans he has for the development of services at Elderslie hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythElderslie hospital provides 10 continuing care places for young adults, and eight respite care places for children, with a mental handicap. The services provided include medical and nursing care and paramilitary input where appropriate. There are also links with community mental handicap nursing staff.
As part of its continuing review of service provision, Argyll and Clyde health board is considering how best to improve the facilities and care at the hospital.