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We should close the petition under rule 15.7 of standing orders, but I ask that the Scottish Government engages with the petitioner to understand the difficulties of claiming back expenses and feeds those experiences into the review.

Given that ministers will be reviewing the matter every 21 days, the First Minister updates us every week in Parliament and the COVID-19 Recovery Committee takes evidence from ministers every two weeks and is carrying out an inquiry into vaccination passports, I think that we can close the petition under rule 15.7 of standing orders.

The third sector plays a vital role in delivering services. What representation does it have on the bodies of the Scottish Government and NHS boards in relation to providing mental health services?

How have pathways to primary care and community services been improved since the publication of “Mental Health—Scotland’s Transition And Recovery” in October 2020?

The pandemic has seen a reduction in and even an end to some care-at-home services, and many community-based and third sector organisations have been unable to provide services or they have been forced to close because of pandemic restrictions. Is there a co-ordinated social care remobilisation plan? Who are the key stakeholders involved if there is?

Good morning, panel. With regard to staff shortages in the NHS and the social care sector, what impact has Brexit had on your ability to recruit internationally?

Physical activity and access to exercise are really important in tackling obesity, poor mental health, loneliness and medical conditions. There are many key stakeholders. How is the Scottish Government engaging with sporting bodies, whose experience could help you to deliver the plan?

I would like to keep the petition open and write to the relevant stakeholders—the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and Healthcare Improvement Scotland—to seek their views on what the petitioner asks.

I think that we should write to the Scottish Government for an update on the recent consultation on the act to see where it stands.

I have every sympathy with the petition. We should write to the Scottish Government to seek its views, but I do not think that either the Scottish Government or the United Kingdom Government could give guarantees, as it will depend on how the pandemic develops in the future. However, let us see what the Scottish Government has to say on the views of the petitioner. I am quite happy to do that.