Angela Constance

The model, I believe, is the right one and it is well evidenced.

I am continuing to seek rigorous reassurance around capacity, and I'm asking boards for their detailed plans on capacity.

No, I am not not reappraising the clinical evidence or or the model, but I always listen very carefully to people with lived experience.

I’m grateful to all consultants, GPs, SAS doctors and dentists for the invaluable contribution they make to the people of Scotland in delivering safe, effective and high-quality care across our communities.

With respect, no, she is not correct. I have been a minister for a number of years. I’ve had the great privilege of serving all SNP first ministers and what I will say about John Swinney is that we have the best First Minister yet.

He won a historic fifth term for the SNP. He is a nationalist and a believer in independence to his core.

No one should have to endure the trauma and appalling conditions that these children and their families have experienced. It is vital that Scotland is able to offer them care, safety, and support during such a difficult time.

It is right that the UK Government will resume the Gaza medical evacuation scheme.

Our NHS stands ready to support at least a further ten children from Gaza, along with their families.

No one should have to endure the trauma and appalling conditions that these children and their families have experienced.

This is a difficult decision but it is the right one.

This Government will deliver a new Monklands Hospital. That commitment has not changed, and it will not change.

I cannot approve it in its current form within our current financial landscape.

That commitment has not changed, and it will not change.

This is not about downgrading services.

We will do so as part of a wider transformation of care across Lanarkshire and the west of Scotland.

And we will ensure that this investment meets the standards required for managing public money by delivering the best possible outcomes for patients, staff and the people of Scotland.

It is right that the UK Government will resume the Gaza medical evacuation scheme. The Scottish Government has repeatedly called for the scheme to continue so I welcome this announcement,

This is a reset and not a stop.

We will build a new Monklands Hospital.

This is a difficult decision, but it is the right one.

The ambition is over the course of this Parliament to be able to move to a national booking system.

As much as I am a great advocate for improving technology and using technology to get quicker access to information, it will never replace face-to-face contact or support for people.

Where there are issues, I hope this chamber and Ms Baillie knows, I will always be candid and direct and if I need to lift the lid on something, I will indeed do that.