HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 c1135W
Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will consult Lanarkshire health board on the proposal by Greater Glasgow health board, to close Rutherglen maternity hospital. [34800]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 17 July 1995]: Lanarkshire health hoard was fully consulted by Greater Glasgow health board about the proposals for the future of Rutherglen maternity hospital.

Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to make a decision on the recommendation from Glasgow health board to close Rutherglen maternity hospital. [34798]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

[holding answer 17 July 1995]: Greater Glasgow health hoard has not yet submitted its proposals for the future of Rutherglen maternity hospital to my right hon. Friend for his consideration.