As I said, transvaginal mesh implants are not a banned product. The Scottish Government has no authority to withdraw the products and the MHRA has not done so. Therefore, it is important that the information that clinicians give to women who might be considering the procedure is such that they are fully informed of the risks. That is the proper way to proceed.

We are awaiting the outcome of the independent review on transvaginal mesh implants, which is coming in the new year. Once we get the information, I will be happy to meet Neil Findlay and the patient group, which has—as I said earlier—been extremely helpful in ensuring that women have the right information: it asked for the helpline that we set up. It is important that women make informed decisions; such decisions are not taken lightly.

As I said in my initial answer, where women are experiencing distressing symptoms and still want to proceed with the procedure, it is important that they do so having given informed consent. That process has been put in place and the chief medical officer has been ensuring that that is the case.