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Non-surgical procedures have become increasingly popular, but regulation has not kept pace with what is a growing industry. Many people who undergo such procedures are happy with the results and there are many responsible practitioners operating in the medical and beauty parts of the sector. Many people value those procedures; the bill is not about restricting access to them or judging anyone...
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I will just finish my paragraph. I am committed to maintaining consensus and would like members with proposals for improving the bill to raise them with me.
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I will touch on that later in my contribution. As well as having meetings with members, I have heard directly from a wide range of interested groups and have met practitioners from the clinical and non-clinical parts of the sector. Events were hosted during the consultation period for non-healthcare practitioners and businesses, and we met groups representing doctors, nurses and...
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I do not recognise those numbers. I have been clear that I will work with businesses and with Mr Golden to look at what is possible. However, I know that there are many who think that our approach is lacking in a different respect and who have said that the bill should be far more restrictive. That indicates the balance that I have sought to strike throughout the process:...
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I thank colleagues hugely for their constructive comments on part 1 of the bill. I truly believe that this debate shows how the Parliament can work. I am also grateful for the suggestions for improvements to the bill that members have made, and I reiterate the request that I made at the beginning of the debate to members who have suggestions. My door remains open and I will work...
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On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app would not connect and I would have voted no.
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We continue to offer a range of additional financial support for areas where access is particularly challenging, such as rural and island areas. The support includes grants of up to £100,000 for establishing new dental surgeries and allowances of up to £37,500 for new dentists practising in qualifying areas. In reviewing the impact of reform, we recognised that its benefits have...
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There are public access dental facilities across NHS boards. In fact, I visited one in Coatbridge today, and I was really pleased to meet new dental students who are doing their vocational training with NHS Lanarkshire, in conjunction with the University of Glasgow. That is an important step forward. Vocational training is also offered in areas such as Dumfries and Galloway, and we...
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