HC Deb 20 November 1996 vol 285 c584W
34. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects contracts to be awarded for construction on the proposed new community hospital for Hawick; and if he will make a statement. [3492]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The award of the contract for construction of the proposed new community hospital at Hawick is a matter for Borders Community Health Services NHS trust.