asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many (a) printed postcards and (b) personal letters he has received against the proposed closure of the maternity unit at Stobhill general hospital, Glasgow; and how many signatures on petition forms he has received.

My right hon. and learned Friend has received over 9,600 printed postcards and 205 individual letters about the proposed closure of the maternity unit at Stobhill General. Six petitions containing some 23,300 signatures have also been received.