Where scotland is the only part of the uk where there has been no Industrial Action where there has been no Industrial Action in where there has been no Industrial Action in the health service. That is because action in the health service. That is because we never question the motivations of our workforce. We were motivations of our workforce. We were prepared to face up to some challenging negotiations. We worked with unions, we agreed deals that irenefits with unions, we agreed deals that benefits patients and staff. As a result benefits patients and staff. As a result we benefits patients and staff. As a result we have ensured that nhs scotland result we have ensured that nhs Scotland Staff are the best paid in the uk Scotland Staff are the best paid in the uk i Scotland Staff are the best paid in the uk. Iam pleased to Scotland Staff are the best paid in the uk. I am pleased to confirm a promise the uk. I am pleased to confirm a promise that i made to social care staff that promise
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