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On the back of Evelyn Tweed’s question, I have a brief question about the length of time that it takes for women to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Women speak to me about the fact that it has been a long journey, and clinicians have acknowledged that they perhaps do not have the necessary expertise. I am sure that this issue will be part of the plan, but it is important that we share expertise among clinicians and that, where necessary, appropriate training is available.

I do not have any follow-up questions on that, convener.

Cabinet secretary, I was heartened to hear your response about dealing with the root causes, which is important in this area. Following on from Paul O’Kane’s questions, I will ask about childhood obesity and approaches to young people’s health. Do you agree that it is important that we get those things right early on so that we can look forward to people having long and healthy lives, and that it is important that we target areas of deprivation in order to ensure that people across all communities have a fair start in life?

I nominate Paul O’Kane.

Paul O’Kane was chosen as deputy convener.

I have no relevant interests to declare.