§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what facilities in Ayrshire Central and Ravenspark hospitals have been closed by the Community Health Care NHS trust since its establishment;
(2) what facilities in Crosshouse hospital have been closed by the North Ayrshire and Arran NHS trust since its establishment;
(3) if he will make a statement about Ayrshire and Arran health board's plans for the future of Ravenspark hospital; and what steps the health board is taking to safeguard the interests of the hospital patients;
(4) if he will make a statement on the refurbishment of the reception area of Crosshouse hospital by the North Ayrshire and Arran NHS trust; if he will indicate what is the source of funding for this refurbishment; and what refurbishment work was carried out in the hospital before the North Ayrshire and Arran NHS trust being established.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 10 December 1993]: I refer the hon. Member to the replies given to him on Thursday 9 December, at columns 350-51.