§ Mr. Ian BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the expansion of trust hospitals and general practitioner fund-holding practices in Scotland.
§ Mr. LangSince the general election there has been a substantial increase in Scotland in declarations of interest, both in NHS trust status and in GP fund holding. It is evident that the benefits for patients are being recognised by those involved and I expect to see significant growth in both areas in the coming months.