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Any commitment of resources in the direction of a centre of excellence would surely have to take account of that. However, such judgments can be made only on the advice of experts in the field.
Because it is such a significant undertaking, the timing of complying with the requirement to lay the strategic plan and taking account of what comes through from “A Right Blether” has been difficult.
I understand that the panels have to take into account value for money, but do they also have to take into account cost pressures and efficiency savings—which I agree with—that face health boards?
Finally, in your closing remarks you made much of performance management accountability, and it is vital that the Parliament is able to hold you and health boards to account.