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On 15 March, we agreed to keep the petition open and to write to NatureScot and Police Scotland for views on the implementation of the new data-sharing protocols in the first year and on the robustness of the data that is being gathered.
We are greatly encouraged by the dental sector’s positive reaction to the relaxation of IPC conditions and the new interim payment arrangements, which I restate are having a substantial effect on patient access.
I set out in my statement earlier in the week some of the new developments around treatment and the work that the Scottish Government is doing to ensure that those treatments get to people who need them most.
Will he provide an update on the planning for the commencement of the new technology and on training that will be delivered to local returning officers and key staff?
I am more than happy to provide a statement to the Parliament, subject to the agreement of the Parliamentary Bureau, early in the new year. I have read the report. I was given a copy ahead of its publication.
The pilot is progressing well, with all participating authorities supporting families with their new entitlement. The new pilot sites were announced recently, and local authorities are leading communication at the local level.
Scottish Parliament Website To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what action it has taken to assess the effectiveness and utility of the new Scottish Parliament website. (S6O-00414) We use web analytics and user research and feedback to assess the effectiveness of the website on an on-going basis.
Medical Centre (Lochgelly) To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the new medical centre for Lochgelly. (S6O-00299) In January 2020, the Scottish Government approved NHS Fife’s revised initial agreement and invited it to progress to the outline business case stage.
Over the last period—indeed, since the current chief executive was appointed—any new SQA policy or practice that has been introduced has been subject to an equality impact assessment in line with duties under the Equality Act 2010.
Marsha Scott, from Scottish Women’s Aid, has said: “Although it is very early data, our new domestic abuse law shows signs of living up to its global ‘gold standard’ label.”