Chamber and committees

Would the committee agree to seek a debate in the chamber, if we can find time in the busy parliamentary schedule, to raise the issues that were raised in the petition?

I am happy to support that recommendation, convener.

No.

Should the committee write to the Scottish Government to seek confirmation of its planned work in response to the report of the temporary accommodation task and finish group? In particular, the committee should ask about recommendations 14 and 15, as they relate to temporary accommodation charges.

Good morning, everyone. In the absence of a national dignity at work survey, how do boards monitor bullying and harassment in the workplace? Are boards confident that national whistleblowing standards are being followed and that people who have concerns are being suitably supported?

Good morning and welcome to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee’s 15th meeting in 2023. I am the MSP for Kirkcaldy. As the oldest member of the committee, I have the pleasure of convening the meeting for our first item of business.

I have received apologies from Clare Haughey, and Tess White will join us remotely. Paul O’Kane has left the committee and has been replaced by Carol Mochan, whom I welcome.

Agenda item 1 is to choose a new deputy convener. The Parliament has agreed that only members of the Scottish Labour Party are eligible for nomination as deputy convener, so I invite members of that party to nominate one of their number for the post.

I congratulate Paul Sweeney and welcome him as deputy convener.

Thank you for that.

The complex mesh surgical service submission states that its service is primarily a surgical service. To what extent are the witnesses confident that women who engage with it are given a clear understanding of what treatment it can and cannot provide?

Good morning to the witnesses.

I think that my question is for Dr Mathers. For how many women seen by the service was surgery not advised and other forms of management or treatment advised instead? The committee did ask for that information before today’s meeting.

In the current financial circumstances, is it feasible for bespoke services to be established in every health board or region?