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Thank you very much.

I have one more tiny question. I am interested in the daily mile. How much commitment is there across Scotland to the daily mile? Is it is still a priority?

That is excellent. My second question was to be on engagement with trade unions, so I am really pleased to hear what you have said. Obviously, I have been liaising with them myself.

My final question is on the link between the staffing legislation and the Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland Bill. We managed to lodge some amendments on that at stage 2, so a result should be that both work together. What discussions or thoughts have you had on that?

Minister, I think that we all agree that with the right policies we could halve childhood obesity in Scotland by 2030. I would like to understand why we are going into another consultation process. Given the evidence that we have, why cannot we consider legislation? Has pressure been put on you and the Government not to introduce primary legislation in the area? We know that we could change outcomes for a large part of the population.

The process has been going on for a number of years and is time-sensitive. Can you commit to ensuring that the matter is a top priority for the Government in terms of business?

Good morning. I have three questions about the safe staffing legislation, which has already been passed. First, will it be implemented in the first half of next year?

It is very helpful to know that you are still committed to that. We want to make sure that the link between safe staffing and safe patient outcomes is taken forward. That is great. Thank you.

My questions are on the theme of public messaging. Sometimes it is suggested that we need to manage people’s expectations of the NHS, but I worry about doing that. Based on the evidence that we have heard today and some of the discussions that we have had, I wonder whether Government needs to be more honest with the population about where we are with the NHS. Do you think that that message is out there in the public? In my experience, most people are only trying to access services in the same way as they have for many years.

Yes—I particularly want to put the question to him. We put a lot of pressure on people about alternative pathways. I believe in them, but people have accessed services in the same way for a long time. Sometimes we put too much pressure on people—particularly those in the deep-end practice areas that you mentioned—to access things in a different way, but we do not help them to navigate that well. I would welcome your comments on that, Dr Loughrey.

I am interested in knowing about how we support the public with messaging about the situation in NHS Scotland. We discussed public messaging with the previous witnesses. What is the Government’s plan for the winter and the longer term? What will be the message about access to the NHS in Scotland?

I have a particular interest in alternative pathways, which I am very fond of. They are a good thing, but it is unrealistic to expect people who have done things in a certain way for a long time, particularly when they are under pressure because of their own or a family member’s health, to understand those pathways. What plans do you have in place?