HC Deb 14 May 1996 vol 277 c428W
Mr. Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for the future of the Mearnskirk hospital site in Newton Mearns; and if he will make a statement. [28336]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Following full public consultation, Greater Glasgow health board will invest an estimated £4 million in a 60-bed elderly continuing care facility on the Mearnskirk hospital site. Surplus land on the site will be used for housing.

The board's plans will match local services to local needs.