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It is abundantly clear that politicians must wait for the review's final findings before taking any action to legislate in this area. The best way to support young people experiencing gender distress has not yet been determined, and the influx of a new patient group, namely teenage girls, has not been adequately explored.
On the matter of direct award I can confirm that the majority view from our consultation was that the operator function should continue to go out to tender to test the market for best value and encourage innovation and best practice.
The report says that the “operator function…should continue to go out to tender to test the market for best value and encourage innovation and best practice”.
All NHS Education for Scotland resources undergo a regular review period to ensure changes to guidance and current best practice are reflected.
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It is our view that where children or parents/ carers have concerns around these issues, these should be raised directly with school staff who will be in the best position to consider appropriate responses.
As there are no other comments from members, I thank you all very much and say once again that I am absolutely looking forward to working with you all on what I believe will be the best committee in the Parliament. Not only do I have the best constituency, but I now have the best committee.