§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he intends putting out to tender the contract to construct the new maternity unit at Glasgow royal infirmary which will serve eastern Glasgow; what construction timescale is involved; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 13 July 1993]: Plans for the development of a new maternity unit at Glasgow royal infirmary are currently the subject of detailed consideration and at this time no formal submission for approval to build has been submitted.
It is primarily a matter for individual health bodies to progress building projects from approval to build through to the tender stage and the timing of construction work is dependent on this process.