§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he anticipates approval to be given by his Department to the closure of Ravenspark hospital in Irvine. [1737]
Lord James Douglas HamiltonAyrshire and Arran health board's extensive public consultation exercise on the future of Ravenspark hospital ended on 30 October this year. The board expects to discuss its proposals and the outcome of the consultations at its next board meeting on 30 November. I look forward to receiving its proposals in due course.