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We have one inadmissible petition, which is from Mr John Arnott. He called on the Parliament to make representations to Highland Health Board to ensure that a general practitioner remains in Helmsdale. We should note that it is not for the Parliament to interfere with or overturn the executive decisions of local health boards in Scotland. It is recommended that the petitioner be advised that the petition is inadmissible and that he should seek the assistance of local elected representatives in resolving the matter.
I know of some work that is being done on the matter. Questions are being asked about whether the job was advertised, whether it was sufficiently advertised and whether enough notice was given. Elected members are taking up the matter.
That is fine, but the committee cannot become involved, for the obvious reasons. Is that agreed?
The convener's report is on the agenda, but I do not think that there is anything to report. A conveners liaison group meeting that was scheduled for yesterday had to be cancelled because only five conveners turned up.
Perhaps I can sue if I catch a cold.
I thank everybody for their patience this morning.
Meeting closed at 11:18.
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