§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to meet representatives of the work force of the Scottish ambulance service to discuss the efficient operation of services within(a) the Argyll and Clyde health board area and (b) Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 14 January 1993]: My right hon. Friend has no plans to meet representatives of the work force. There are recognised procedures and channels for communication between staff and managers and between trade unions and management on issues relating to the efficiency of the operation of the Scottish ambulance service.
§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will hold a full public inquiry into the operation of the ambulance service within the Argyll and Clyde health board area; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 14 January 1993]: Until my right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Advocate has reached a decision as to whether a fatal accident inquiry into the death of Mr. Adleigh should be held, it is not appropriate to consider whether any other form of formal inquiry should be undertaken into the service within Argyll and Clyde health board area.
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§ Mr. McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the percentage of ambulances in each service in Scotland that responded within(a) eight minutes and (b) 14 to 20 minutes to emergency calls in 1991–92.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 18 January 1993]: There is only one ambulance service for the whole of Scotland and the information in 1991–92 is as follows:
Percent 0–8 minutes 49 14–20 minutes 95