To ask the Scottish Executive what steps will be taken to monitor reasons behind cancellations of out-patient clinics, especially those cancellations giving less than 24 hours notice, in light of the Audit Scotland report, Outpatient Count - Results of a census on outpatient activity. The Audit Scotland Report OutpatientCount – Results of a census on outpatient activity recommends that NHS trustsshould monitor the reasons for cancelled clinics and take appropriate action.The White Paper Partnershipfor Care has already set out plans for a programme of service redesign thatwill support these actions.