§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to make a decision about the funding of East Ayrshire community hospital; what has caused the delay in making the decision; and if he will make a statement. [7311]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonA decision about the funding of the East Ayrshire community hospital will be made shortly. The detailed financial information provided by the Ayrshire and Arran community health trust is still being considered and an announcement will be made once a decision has been reached.