Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Roxburgh and Berwickshire
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To ask the First Minister what assessment has been made of the impact of the first year of the ban on smoking in enclosed public places. (S2F-2810)
If one of the hallmarks of the second session of the Parliament was the ban, does the First Minister believe that a hallmark of the next session ought to be a reduction in the instances of long-term conditions, in particular respiratory diseases, and better provision for those who suffer from them?
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will review and evaluate the impact of Prevenar on pneumococcal immunisation and, if so, when it will do so.
Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Roxburgh and Berwickshire
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 2 April 2007 — Election
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