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The UK Government is running a number of smart metering pilots, and it would be best to await the outcome of those pilots before we decide the best way of taking the matter forward.
The guild has been at the forefront of safety and best practice. It has been instrumental in working with the Health and Safety Executive in promoting the highest standards of public safety.
We think that, in Scotland, we start from a good place on the issue, because the Government’s accounting processes accord with best practice and international standards, so there is a firm foundation.
It is important that we collect appropriate data on the condition because it can help us to identify best practice in management of it.It is important to emphasise that, properly managed, all those things together would save the NHS money.
However, that could slip into September if negotiations prove difficult. Thank you. What is your best guess on whether agreement will be reached through the negotiation process?