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This morning, there are worrying reports from paramedics and ambulance staff that they are at breaking point. A survey found that more than half of ambulance staff in Scotland have seen patients die or become seriously ill because of long waiting times.
Last week, I quoted Jim Thewliss of School Leaders Scotland, who made the point that the system, while not perfect, is the best one in the circumstances.
Despite all the time that goes into constant negotiation, whatever deal is eventually reached will not even be the second best deal—it will be the third or fourth best.
Retrieved from <a href="https://consult.gov.scot/financial-strategy/tax-policy-and-the-budget-a-framework-for-tax/" target="_blank">https://consult.gov.scot/financial-strategy/tax-policy-and-the-budget-a-framework-for-tax/</a> [accessed 26 January 2022] The principles here may also provide a useful starting point for considering those for environmental fiscal measures.
(lodged 26 February 2019) The proposal was accompanied by a summary of consultation responses, which is accessible online via the website page referred to above.