Chamber and committees

Can Mr Thain answer that question briefly?

Okay.

I asked that question because of the submissions that we have received.

John Mason touched on the issue of money a moment ago. In his submission, Dr Bashir said:

“We are not asking for extra money”.

Mr McColl, in paragraph 3 of your submission, you say that we have

“a contract that is unfit for purpose, underfunded, overstretched and facing the challenge of deep and widening oral health inequalities.”

Another point made by the Scottish Dental Practice Owners is that

“They are also business owners and entrepreneurs who invest in Scottish Public health.”

From what I have heard today, and certainly from reading the paperwork, I do not doubt at all that the three of you and the colleagues who you represent want to do the best for your patients. I do not think that anyone would doubt that, but money has been the focus of much of what I have heard.

Okay.

How are graduates incentivised to work in the NHS?

Sure.

Is the committee content with the instrument?

Members indicated agreement.

Welcome to the 21st meeting in 2023 of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. I remind everyone present to switch mobile phones to silent.

The first item of business is to decide whether to take items 4 to 7 in private. Is the committee content to take those items in private?

Members indicated agreement.

Under agenda item 3, we are considering an instrument not subject to parliamentary procedure, on which no points have been raised.

That concludes the public part of the meeting.