If he will comment on the reasons for delaying further reconsideration of the SHARE formula for distribution of health service funds, with specific reference to rural areas; and when he plans next to have discussions with officials of Highland Health Board on this matter.

If he will comment on the reasons for delaying further reconsideration of the SHARE formula for distribution of health service funds, with specific reference to rural areas; and when he plans next to have discussions with officials of Highland Health Board on this matter.

If he will list the proposals from health boards for local hospital closures which he has confirmed, since 1979, where the application has been accompanied by a generally favourable assessment of the hospital by the Scottish Hospital Advisory Service.

If he will list the proposals from health boards for local hospital closures which he has confirmed, since 1979, where the application has been accompanied by a generally favourable assessment of the hospital by the Scottish Hospital Advisory Service.

If he will list those occasions since 1979 when, in advance of seeking approval for the closure of a local hospital, the health board has preceded the application by entering into a commercial contract with the private sector aimed at substituting the NHS care so provided. - Inc fact that...

If he will list those occasions since 1979 when, in advance of seeking approval for the closure of a local hospital, the health board has preceded the application by entering into a commercial contract with the private sector aimed at substituting the NHS care so provided. - Inc fact that...

Statement on the future of local health councils, following submissions received from Scottish health boards - Incl figures

Statement on the future of local health councils, following submissions received from Scottish health boards - Incl figures

If he will detail in the Official Report, broken down into each health board area within Scotland, the total numbers of: (a) nurse regrading appeals, (b) successful appeals from the above total and (c) total additional expenditure associated with (b) arising from the last nursing regrading procedure. - Disproportionate cost.

If he will detail in the Official Report, broken down into each health board area within Scotland, the total numbers of: (a) nurse regrading appeals, (b) successful appeals from the above total and (c) total additional expenditure associated with (b) arising from the last nursing regrading procedure. - Disproportionate cost.

How many general practitioners or general practitioner practices have expressed interest in becoming practice budget holders within each health board in Scotland; how many will be eligible & to publish names of those who have expressed interest - Inc figures (Holding answer 19 June 1990)

How many general practitioners or general practitioner practices have expressed interest in becoming practice budget holders within each health board in Scotland; how many will be eligible & to publish names of those who have expressed interest - Inc figures (Holding answer 19 June 1990)

What plans has SO to support information & information technology requirements arising out of proposals in "Working for Patients" & "Promoting Better Health".

What plans has SO to support information & information technology requirements arising out of proposals in "Working for Patients" & "Promoting Better Health".