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We will consider possible witnesses for our visit to the Beatson oncology centre and on the new West of Scotland cancer centre to discuss cancer services in Scotland.
In any one area, 10 or 12 people are visiting. We envisage a duty on NHS boards to involve the public in future, with the process of visits to be undertaken more extensively by patient and user groups, supported by the Scottish health council.
For the first time, we are establishing that role through the Parliament. Developing strategies, new mechanisms and new institutions is important but the most important aspect is people.
I do not know whether this is good or bad news, but after a tartan week visit with a cross-party group, I gather that the state and federal Governments have similar problems.