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At this point, I wish to record my appreciation of the actions of a number of MSPs, in particular Des McNulty, who have raised this issue and have given a voice and hope to those affected.
It was my view that the response of the committee in setting up the inquiry, and the response of the many MSPs who lobbied the Executive, ensured that the change in funding was postponed for a year.
I have participated in many question-and-answer sessions, which have ranged from primary 2 pupils asking me what I do as an MSP to senior pupils wanting to know whether I think that MSPs are worth their salaries.
Do you think that individuals will think that their elected MSPs should have a vote to approve or reject the framework, rather than ministers merely having to have regard to what elected politicians say?
I would just like to say lastly that, throughout the fiasco, our local MSP has tried, on our behalf, to lodge a member's bill that would allow people to object to a local sheriff if NHS boards do not consult or consultation is inefficient.