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We simply cannot have a situation in which both Governments incessantly argue, as they have done on issues such as city deals, including about who gave the money to who and what flag should appear on billboards and at construction sites. Sadly, I think that that is exactly what is about to happen.
Committee reports
Date published:
14 November 2024
Meeting of the Parliament: LGHP/25/06/2024 | Scottish Parliament Website
James Calder went on to express concerns that some local authority sites do not currently meet the Scottish Government's minimum standards.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 January 2010
Since 2007, detailed data has been collected at all large hospitals containing an A&E department (core sites). Smaller hospitals and minor injury units do not generally collect data at this level and are therefore not included in table B.
I understood it, and I think that colleagues are in agreement with the sentiment that has been expressed. Mr Torrance has proposed that this be one of the petitions that we add to our shortlist of petitions that the future committee can consider.
I think that the Scottish Government’s response was provided in response to a request that I made during our previous consideration of the petition that it should provide an explanation of why the proposal to introduce legislation had been withdrawn.To be fair, the Government has been quite candid in its reply, in which it states that this is an area not without complexity and that a number of different problems have been identified and views expressed...
I thank the committee and the Parliament for their co-operation in expediting the work so that the Parliament’s view can be expressed before the final stages of the bill’s progress in early January.
In relation to the Creative Scotland review, I met representatives from the creative sector who raised concerns about the fact that the series of consultation events took place during the summer, which meant that many people could not participate in them due to being on holiday. Concerns were also expressed to me that there was a lack of representation from...
However, first, Emma, you eloquently put on the record the challenges with the guidance, and I wonder whether, irrespective of the outcome in relation to the formal procedure, the committee would be content to write to the Government and the minister to express our concerns and to seek an opportunity to ensure that this does not occur again.
We will keep the petition open and seek information from the Scottish Government, as expressed by Mr Golden. That brings us to the end of our consideration of new petitions today and to the end today’s proceedings.
Earlier this year, 1,200 women were asked about the impact of the “Women’s Health Plan” and 90 per cent still had concerns about accessing comprehensive health screening for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and female-specific issues. Many expressed the fear that there is just not enough help for people suffering from menopause.