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The trouble with negative instruments is that we do not get a chance to debate them. Very often their purpose is clear, but on this occasion the letter of clarification was helpful.
The result is that many dentists will not get the new allowances, despite the fact that they treat children and exempt adult patients—our most vulnerable national health service patients.
Indeed, only this week, the Lord Advocate announced the latest figures on that. I hope that everyone will give the police and the Crown Office their full support on the matter.