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“conceded that its evidence was anecdotal, and argued for more rigorous auditing of the work done in ISTCs.”

We agreed with that. In respect of what the hon. Gentleman read out from the press release from Angus Wallace, it was agreed that that was anecdotal. We went on:

“Similarly, the BMA alluded to concerns about surgical standards”—

and so on—

“but admitted that there was not sufficient data to reach a satisfactory conclusion on the matter.”

I have here a letter that has been copied to me and was sent to the chief medical officer by the BOA. It looks as thought the association might have some evidence for us on the matter, and we will go to their congress in September. The greater problem is that Angus Wallace and—

It being half past Five o’clock, the motion for the Adjournment of the sitting lapsed, without Question put.

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