asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the Association of Scottish Local Health Councils in 1978–79 regarding review of the procedures and functions of local health councils.

None.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will issue a direction to allow representatives of local health councils to be in attendance during visits of the Scottish Hospital Advisory Service to hospitals in their area.

No. The Scottish Hospital Advisory Service already makes itself available for discussion with representatives of the local health councils when visiting hospitals.