asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what underspending has occurred in Ayrshire and Arran health board area during the past three years; and if he will make a statement.

From provisional outturn figures, Ayrshire and Arran health board spent £2 million less than its combined allocation for revenue and ordinary capital expenditure purposes in 1981–82. In 1979–80 and 1980–81, the board's expenditure exceeded its combined allocations by £1·1 million and £0·1 million, respectively.