Angela Constance: “I want to be clear and transparent that we will be facing a difficult period.”

Corridor care is first and foremost distressing for patients. It is not right. It is not in their best interest.

That is why I announced this independent review, which will sit alongside the inspections already under way of every acute maternity unit in Scotland, to identify the systemic changes needed to strengthen services and improve outcomes.

Well, I said I want to be very rigorous around getting the highest level of assurance around capacity.

Hence, we have to have a laser focus on building capacity in the community, ensuring people know which service to approach at the right time.