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What is happening here is that demand is going up. In relation to many of those performance indicators, the NHS is treating more patients—more patients are coming forward for treatment.
I will not pre-empt the cancer plan. We have had many responses to the consultation, and I am grateful to all the individuals and organisations that have responded.
(S6T-00893) The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s statement provided little respite for many families who already face a winter being unable to afford essentials, such as buying food and heating their homes.
It is true, of course, that the estimates for how many cases there are likely to be were formulated by Police Scotland, the SPA and the Crown Office—people who are much more expert in this than me.
Later this week, I will meet the BAA and the National Deaf Children’s Society, which is an organisation that I have known for many years. I have seen its recommendations and will consider them with an absolutely open mind.
I understand that, without an urgent resolution, livestock will be likely to be backed up on farms, which could cause animal welfare issues, and many small breweries will go out of business.
That shows that, when it comes to the scheme, the Government is still filling in the blanks. One of the many remaining questions is around data and the equipment used.