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We were stunned by what we heard because none of us had appreciated how serious the situation in Grampian was becoming. Many of the concerns expressed then have been covered by Mike Rumbles and Lewis Macdonald; I share those concerns.
I can safely say that the whole Parliament—even those members who are absent—looks forward to his constructive role. I express severe delight that he will be critical only from time to time.
Such improvements will not happen overnight, but we are seeking them actively. I acknowledge the desire, expressed in today's debate, that we should do so with determination and urgency.
A lot of specific work has to be done in each of the equality areas. Concerns may have been expressed that the equality document was not explicit enough and in some ways was a bit general.Last week, we heard from Jim Wallace about the Stephen Lawrence steering group.
We need to examine why they have low self-esteem, why they feel socially isolated and why they are more afraid of expressing emotion. We need to examine why they do not have the confidence to seek help when they need it.
Strasbourg would be reluctant to go against such a clearly expressed reflection of opinion, on an issue that it felt could best be judged within the UK.
The overall feeling of those who spoke—Malcolm Chisholm expressed it well—was that, although the intention of the bill was not to create a back door to euthanasia, there was a need for greater clarification, so that it could be seen that that was most definitely not the case.Can anyone remember anything else?