§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on ensuring that any plans relating to Health Care International will not involve hospital closures or cuts in beds in Greater Glasgow health board or other neighbouring health boards.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 24 October 1994]: HCI's business plan is largely based on treating overseas patients and private patients from Britain.
§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when plans were made for a medical school within Health Care International; and at what stage the plans were abandoned.
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 24 October 1994]: Before the hospital was established, the management of HCI discussed proposals for academic links with Scottish universities, including Glasgow 858W university. They also intended to work with the royal colleges.
I am not aware however of there being any plans for an independent medical school within Health Care International.