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I share your concerns about the consultation period and the restricted number of people who are being consulted. I suggest that we get back to the Executive in order to note our concerns about who is being consulted on this policy, as it is important that as wide a range of people as possible is given that opportunity.
The bottom line should be that, if we cannot get access to information electronically, we should be granted access to one of the three substantial law libraries that are within 250 yards of this building.
I am happy to deal with the questions in that context.The new services that we are putting in place throughout Scotland for mothers with post-natal depression include new dedicated services in the west and the east of Scotland.
There are variations in how different local authorities are affected. That is because of the new distribution formula that I mentioned in my substantive answer.