Question reference: S5W-07753
- Asked by: Neil Findlay, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 6 March 2017
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 17 March 2017
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what administrative, emotional and legal support it provides to lay members of the Independent Review of Transvaginal Mesh Implants group who have resigned.
Answer
The Independent Review’s secretariat has provided support to all members of the Review. This has included, amongst other things, the arranging meetings at convenient times and in appropriate accommodation, the arranging of teleconferencing facilities, the provision of hard copy papers, the refunding of travelling expenses, and other assistance upon request. Scottish Government officials are unable to provide legal advice.