Today in the chamber Angus South MSP, Graeme Dey, sough a commitment from the Health Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, that the support team led by Prof Sir Lewis Ritchie would continue to provide an assurance role on NHS Tayside’s future plans for services.
You can watch Graeme’s question here:
Or, you can read the transcript below:
- Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP):
In relation to the situation in NHS Tayside, will the support team led by Professor Sir Lewis Ritchie continue to provide an assurance role on the board’s future plans for services?
- Shona Robison:
Yes. Sir Lewis Ritchie’s involvement with the assurance group will continue. He has a very important role and it is important that that remains the case. I can certainly ensure that Graeme Dey is kept informed about that continuing role.