Question reference: S5W-31962
- Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 22 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 2 October 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will consider the expressions of interest it has received in developing a new medical school, and when a final decision will be made on its preferred location.
Answer
The answer to the former part of Mr Mountain’s question remains unchanged since it was last answered on 31 July. All Programme for Government commitments announced in 2019 (including the one to develop proposals for a new medical school in Scotland) have been suspended while we continue to focus on our response to Covid-19. A revised timetable for taking forward this commitment has not yet been confirmed.
A decision will be made on the location of any new medical school when we are able to revisit and reconsider the 7 proposals that have been received.