Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S2W-04903 · Session 2

Whether it has any plans to establish an autism-specific medical facility at a hospital to address the medical needs of those with autism.

Answered Asked by Fergus Ewing SNP Lodged 10 Dec 2003

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to establish an autism-specific medical facility at a hospital to address the medical needs of those with autism.

The answer

Answered by Tom McCabe on 13 Jan 2004 · 34 days after it was lodged, on time

The Scottish Executive hasno such plans. We are committed to improving services for people with autisticspectrum disorders through improved assessment and diagnosis, more informationand training for a range of professionals, and better inter-agency working.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-04903 by reference.