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Would the Scottish Executive consider bringing it in at a future stage? Why was it not considered appropriate to bring NHS 24 into the ambit of the bill?
We acknowledge that particularly in the context of the increasing number of people who we know will live into their 80s and 90s in the future. The Parliament can reduce the risk of harm through legislation, however.
It is hopeless after the event, as local authorities will be picking up the bill for people in nursing homes right away, not at some time in the future. That has a knock-on effect on others who are on a waiting list for long-term care.
If we are to engage youngsters as future citizens, why do we not consider such ideas now so that we have something innovative in a couple of years' time?