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It is always a balancing act to ensure quality of life and provide the palliative care required to give the best quality of life. I accept that it is a balancing act and a question of conscience.
The question has been floated in evidence and during discussions of whether civil or criminal penalties or procedures are best. Does the increased size of the penalty make the civil option impossible?
Then, through the process of consultation that has been outlined by the cabinet secretary, we should give ourselves and others the opportunity to reflect and consider how best the approach can be adopted carefully.
We seek to engage in meetings with ACPOS and COSLA on this tripartite matter to work out what is best for our communities and who is best placed to deal with matters.
I know that everyone has concerns about ensuring that pupils at school—dare I say it, girls in particular—have the best opportunities to take up science subjects.