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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.
One of the most significant changes proposed in the Bill is the proposed establishment of a new Sexual Offences Court. Whilst this would not be a new building, it would be a new specialist court to deal with serious sexual offences. 869.
One of the most significant changes proposed in the Bill is the proposed establishment of a new Sexual Offences Court. Whilst this would not be a new building, it would be a new specialist court to deal with serious sexual offences. 869.
I open the question to others. If we could introduce a new benefit, what should it be? Specifically in relation to the Scottish child payment, I am not sure whether this would quite be a new benefit, but, right now, only one person can be responsible for a child.
It also provides for the new Ombudsman to deal with complaints which the existing Ombudsmen have not been able to complete before the new Ombudsman takes up his or her powers.