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Bellaholtston Hospital.

Oral Answers to Questions — Naval and Military Pensions and Grants. – in the House of Commons at on 14 February 1924.

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Photo of Mr Robert Murray Mr Robert Murray , Renfrewshire Western

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asked the Minister of Pensions if the Ministry intends to close Bellahouston Military Hospital, Glasgow; and, if so, what arrangements are being made to provide treatment for ex-service men at present accommodated at Bellahouston or who attend there for treatment and advice

Mr. ROBERTS:

I have no intention of closing Bellahouston Hospital if it can be avoided, and I am hoping that it may be found practicable to come to an arrangement with the Glasgow Corporation, who own the land upon which the hospital stands, with a view to an extension of the expiring lease.

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