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The operational performance improvement plan has driven the progress that we have seen this year. The latest statistics show improvements in new out-patient, in-patient day-case and diagnostic waiting lists and activity.
Ultimately, in order to retain expertise and attract new talent to the countryside, we must do more to encourage new entrants, both male and female, to farming.
The Committee would appreciate a response to this letter as soon as possible but by Thursday 30 November 2023 at the latest. Yours sincerely, Collette Stevenson MSP Convener Social Justice and Social Security Committee
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As I said, my understanding of the latest evidence is that some of that gap, particularly in the off-flow rates, which you highlighted, is starting to close.