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Mhairi Templeton, I do not know whether you have any examples.

That would be great—thank you.

Do we have any good examples of what is working in optometry?

That is lovely, thank you. I put to Dr Kennedy the same general question about models of training. I am also interested in the extra medical training places that have been provided. Was the remote and rural aspect part of the process of working out what medical training was needed?

I am very interested in the notion suggested in the evidence of trying to recruit people from the area. Indeed, I have had some discussions with NHS Education for Scotland on that. If you were to give us one or two pieces of advice, could you tell us, first, what the stumbling block might be? Since I have been elected, I have been asking how we move forward and I cannot find out what the stumbling block is in that respect.

Okay.

Good morning, panel. It is great to have you here.

My first question is quite general. Do we have a tendency to develop healthcare policy in an urban-led way and, if so, why does that cause a problem in healthcare in more remote and rural areas?

Dr Makin has indicated that she wants to come in.

That makes sense. Does anybody want to add to that?

Thank you.

Thank you. Would Dr Makin or Professor Smith have anything to add to that?