Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 January 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: When he received the alternative proposals for the funding of the East Ayrshire Community Hospital; what discussions have taken place between his Department and officers of the Ayrshire and Arran Community NHS Trust about the plans; what recommendations have been made to him by the Trust; when he expects to decide on the proposals; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Foulkes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he received the alternative proposals for the funding of the East Ayrshire community hospital; what discussions have taken place between his Department and officers of the Ayrshire and Arran Community NHS trust about the plans; what recommendations have been made to him by the trust; when he expects to decide on the proposals; and if he will make a statement. [11926] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: Further negotiations between the trust and the preferred private finance initiative bidder are currently underway and are covered by commercial confidentiality. Once the outcome of the negotiations is known an announcement will be made.

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