HL Deb 28 January 1998 vol 585 c49WA
Lord Hogg

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their policy on the future of non-core services such as hospital meals, laundries and sterile supply service units in the National Health Service in Scotland. [HL61]

Lord Sewel

The Government's aim is to ensure greater consistency in the organisation of important support services like hospital meals, laundries and sterile supply service units across Scotland, as well as to eliminate waste and duplication. The focus of our efforts is to provide higher quality services for patients.