Written question asked by Gordon McMaster (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 July 1994. It was answered by Allan Stewart (Conservative) on Friday, 1 July 1994 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish Office

Question

If he will make available additional funding to district councils in Scotland to be specifically targeted on the installation of safety surfacing in children's play areas; what studies he has undertaken on the cost-benefit of such surfacing; how much was spent by the Scottish Health Service in each of the past five years on the treatment of accidents associated with children's play areas.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

245 c767W;245 c761W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Expenditure Local government Playgrounds Scotland Safety measures