HC Deb 19 July 1995 vol 263 cc1539-40W
Mr. Ian McCartney

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many days were lost in sickness in the last 12 months by employees in his Department(a) in total and (b) as a proportion of the number of days worked; and what was the cost of this absence. [34612]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

[holding answer 18 July 1995]: The table shows the required information, covering the period 1 April 1994 to 31 March 1995, separately for the Scottish Office and its executive agencies other than the Scottish Prison Service, and for the Scottish Prison Service. Information on the cost of absence per individual could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many private prescriptions were issued in each financial year since 1979–80 in each health board. [35677]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

This information is not available.