Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 22 June 2021.

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Photo of John Swinney John Swinney Scottish National Party

In some circumstances, Mr Greene’s point might be valid in relation to children’s hearings, were it not for the fact that we are expiring some of the provisions. They will not be extended by virtue of the bill that I have introduced.

The point that I am making is that there are deeply practical and operational issues concerning the running of public services that have been disrupted by Covid and will not have recovered by 30 September because of backlogs.