§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy concerning the funding of hospices; and if he will make a statement. [41975]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 7 November 1995]: The voluntary adult hospices in Scotland obtain public funding through contracts with health boards, designed to ensure that provision is 1010W sufficient to meet the needs of the population in each board's area. The arrangements are being kept under review.