Written question asked by Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will hold an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the decision to site an ambulance base at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, with specific reference to the prohibition upon serving personnel to discuss the issue with others.

Answer: Mr. Charles Kennedy: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will hold an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the decision to site an ambulance base at Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, with specific reference to the prohibition upon serving personnel to discuss the issue with others; and if he will make a statement.[29239] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: No. The deployment of its staff and vehicles and the siting of ambulance stations are operational matters for the Scottish Ambulance Service NHS Trust to decide in agreement with the purchasing health board. The staff are fully aware of the proposals and have the opportunity to make any observations on these to senior officers of the service.

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