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We have a contact centre, and the vast majority of its capability will now be delivered by operators working in different locations, rather than in large teams on a single site, which massively reduces the impact on them.
We hope that any such measure that is introduced will allow people to show proof of a recent negative test, through the use of on-site testing or whatever, so that people who are unable to be vaccinated due to underlying medical conditions, for example, are not excluded from taking part in cultural activities.
The statutory power that allows the Scottish Executive as trunk road authority to provide infrastructure for pedestrians to cross motorways or trunk roads is contained in section 26 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
We take account of views that are expressed by stakeholders, and we will take account of the evidence that they have given to the committee on those matters.
Our decision to consult on this is as a result of the expressed concerns of a number of stakeholders, including the Scottish Information Commissioner, about asymmetry of rights between care services provided in the public sector and those provided by private or third sector organisations.
Delays in introducing the HiB Bill were noted as undermining industry confidence. Several responses expressed concern that the original ambition of the HiB Bill had been weakened and proposals had been diluted.