Former MP for Edinburgh West
Lord James Douglas-Hamilton is a former MP for Edinburgh West.
Former MP for Edinburgh West
Entered the House of Commons on 10 October 1974 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
I congratulate the hon. Member for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (Mr. Foulkes) on securing a debate on this important subject. I should like to say straight away that there have certainly been no cuts in specification for the new hospital. I am extremely encouraged by the recent good progress towards securing the new facility, and I am delighted that more locally based, responsive health...
I shall say in the course of my remarks. The hon. Gentleman will, I am sure, be the first to recognise the particular importance of the project. East Ayrshire contains areas of considerable socio-economic deprivation and unemployment, and relatively poor health. All the parties involved with the project have recognised from the outset that the development of health services in the area must...
I am just coming to that. As I have said, good progress has been made. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that, in the autumn of 1995, the health board selected Ayrshire and Arran Community Healthcare NHS trust to take forward its proposals for the new community hospital. Having advertised for bidders, narrowed down a shortlist, and examined the resulting tenders, the trust selected a private...
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