Written question asked by Maria Fyfe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 March 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: If he will ensure that money received from Mr W. J. Duff by Greater Glasgow Health Board is applied directly for the benefit of his former patients. - (Holding answer 12 March 1997).

Answer: Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will ensure that money received from Mr. W. J. Duff by Greater Glasgow health board is applied directly for the benefit of his former patients. [19054] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 12 March 1997]: Greater Glasgow health board has not as yet received any money from Mr. Duff. The sums due, or which may become due, from him fall into two categories. The first comprises sums for payment to former patients who are likely to incur additional expenditure in obtaining further treatment required as a result of Mr. Duff's failure to comply with his terms of service. The second comprises sums in the nature of fines for failure to comply with the terms of service. My right hon. Friend has no power to ensure that such sums are applied for the benefit of patients.

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