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I will need to check, but I think that in an earlier similar review, the figure was more like 300, which affirms the adaptation aspect. I can get you the actual figures. However, that begs a question about adaptation to any new arrangements if we get UK divergence in future.
However, we could see that it had not been used because, initially, the pipeline of work was not there to get the skill set up and allow folk to get on with the job.
Should we encourage more incentivisation of things such as car pooling and use of other modes of transport to get to hospital appointments? Yes—absolutely.
However, the emergence in December of the omicron variant showed us that we need to remain vigilant. If a new variant emerges, we will get very little warning and the Government might need to act swiftly to curb the spread of the virus.
That requirement is a blocker for some so the school can’t get the device to the child. 8 GROUP 2: CLASSROOM TEACHERS This group consisted of four classroom teachers from different local authorities.
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Date answered:
21 November 2023
Before birth, midwives, maternity and other professionals can apply the values and principles of ‘Getting it right for every child’ to support parents in considering their wellbeing, and that of their baby.
The Members have looked at options for accommodation in the capital Torshavn where they propose to stay during the visit as this will be convenient for meetings at the Løgting with members of government and central for other parts of the visit.