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George Foulkes: “This is a great scandal, particularly since Swinney has constantly said there are no problems at QEUH. How can he…”

On the recordJuly 1, 2026
This is a great scandal, particularly since Swinney has constantly said there are no problems at QEUH. How can he continue?
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George Foulkes
Michigan

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Commenting on the Ebola scare at a Scottish hospital.

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