Written views requested by midday Wednesday 4 February 2026. [ Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill | Scottish Parliament Website] NHS Lothian commentary Sent on behalf of NHS Lothian Medical Director’s Group. 1) Support the principle and intent of protecting UK graduate progression provided there is: • transparent Scotland-specific impact modelling, • a clear, fair definition of “significant NHS experience” for 2027 regulations, • a plan to maintain training capacity (posts and educational infrastructure), • and an EDI monitoring and mitigation plan to protect benefits of workforce diversity. 2) Questions for consideration: • What Scotland-specific modelling has been undertaken to assess impacts by specialty, geography, and workforce group (including fellows and SAS doctors seeking entry to training)?