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I have one last question for the panel. Does anybody think that changes to legislation are—

Good morning. I want to ask about SDS in the wider context of social care. To what extent do your studies take account of wider policy and the legislative context for SDS, such as the integration of health and social care? What needs to be prioritised in the wider social care context to ensure the embedding of choice, control and collaboration?

Okay. Thank you, convener.

I apologise.

Does anybody else what to come in on that point? I have one or two other questions.

What impact, if any, would changes proposed by the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill have on SDS? Does the passage of that bill offer an opportunity to reconsider how relevant legislation ensures the best outcomes for people seeking care and support?

Do you want to come back in on that, Rob, or does somebody else want to take this up?

Could the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill present you with an opportunity to allay some of your frustrations about the importance of SDS? If the importance of SDS as being the only delivery model is highlighted during the passage of the bill, would that be useful?

Yes.

What progress has been made to ensure that rapid cancer diagnosis is available across the country, and what more needs to be done?

I have some questions about early cancer detection. Coincidentally, I had to take a call from a consultant just now, so some of my questions might have been covered while I was on the call. What factors contribute to longer waits for diagnostic tests and can you outline how those factors can be overcome?

Okay; thanks very much for that.