§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions his Department has had during the last six months with officers of Ayrshire and Arran health board and the Ayrshire and Arran community healthcare NHS trust concerning the closure of Ravenspark hospital. [29005]
§ Mr.Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 13 May 1996]: Scottish Office officials meet regularly with Ayrshire and Arran health board and the Ayrshire and Arran Community Healthcare NHS trust to discuss a wide range of issues. The health board is keeping my Department in touch with developments concerning Ravenspark hospital.