Murdo has expressed his concern for the future of services at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) due to the impact of the Scottish Budget.
He is anxious that the hospital may lose some vital services as health bosses at NHS Tayside acknowledge cuts to the overall health budget from the SNP Government. Stage 3 of the Scottish Budget was discussed earlier this week, with it being approved despite concerns from the Scottish Conservatives.
It is understood that NHS Tayside may have to make savings of between £60 and £80 million next year now that the Budget has been approved by the Scottish Parliament.
Commenting, Murdo said: “I was extremely concerned to read an article in The Courier newspaper where it was reported that Budget cuts could leave the future of PRI at risk. This is shocking news, and if it is true rest assured that the Scottish Conservatives will fight this all the way.
“We’ve already seen the loss of some services at the hospital and with NHS waiting lists already being under pressure, any more funding cuts to health boards will be the last straw for PRI.
“Perth and Kinross has seen its population increase recently due to house building and it is forecast to increase even more, so it is imperative that we have a secure future for PRI.”
