§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects Tayside health board to announce its plans for the future of(a) Stracathro hospital, (b) Arbroath infirmary and (c) other hospital services in Angus.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 17 December 1992]: Tayside health board is currently in the process of reviewing its acute services. Options will be considered by the health board in February 1993 and there will then be a period of public consultation. No decisions will be taken about the future of Stracathro hospital, Arbroath infirmary or any other hospital service in Angus, until public consultation is complete.