Fraser welcomes ambulance break calls resolution

Reports state that the Scottish Ambulance Service has come to an agreement with unions to pay staff to respond to calls while on a break, as an interim measure until talks resume in December.

Murdo Fraser MSP, Scottish Conservative Health Spokesperson said:

"This is very welcome news, as this farcical situation had dragged on for long enough. The SNP Government gave the impression that they just wanted the whole situation to go away, despite us and others raising the issue at FMQs and elsewhere.

"We all applaud the tireless and dedicated work of our emergency services and, of course, it is vital that staff are well rested and alert on the job. However, serious injury, critical illness and imminent death do not wait for tea breaks. This damaging dispute had been running for too long and we all welcome the long-overdue resolution."

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