Covid-19

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 2 March 2021.

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The First Minister:

The issue has been raised with me and it is something that I have asked to be considered. I cannot give a definitive answer right now, but I recognise the sense of unfairness. In summary—apologies if I am not getting all the details right—the rate at which a vaccinator will be paid is based on the rate of pay in the job that they do. Obviously—I am not making any comment on the fairness or unfairness of that fact—certain workers in health and social care roles are paid more than others, which is reflected in the rate of pay that they have for vaccination.

Given the particular circumstances of vaccination, there is a question mark in my mind as to whether that is fair. Given that the issue has been raised with me, I have asked for it to be considered. Once it has been and I can offer more detail, I am happy to come back to Pauline McNeill and the chamber.