I do not think that that is fair. I noted what Jackson Carlaw said about the MHRA. He will be aware that on at least two occasions I have written to the MHRA making clear the strong views that have been expressed in Parliament about its role as regulator. However, we cannot get away from the fact that it is the job of the MHRA to regulate medical devices across the UK and that, so far, it has not issued a medical device alert regarding the implants. The Scottish Government does not have the authority to withdraw the products—it lies with the MHRA.

We find ourselves in the position that we find ourselves in. That is, of course, why Alex Neil issued the guidance that he issued and which I have supported. However, all along, we have made it clear that when a woman decides, in full consultation with her clinician, that because of distressing symptoms that she is experiencing, and despite all the risks that have been explained to her, she still wants to go ahead with the procedure, it has to be allowed to go ahead, because it involves an agreement between the clinician and the woman.

Again, as I said to Neil Findlay, it is important that we get the independent review in the new year. I would be happy also to meet Jackson Carlaw to discuss the findings and recommendations of that report, once we get it.