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Scottish Inquiry Reveals Lack of Awareness on Hospital Issues

3/23/2026

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The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry finds Scottish government ministers were unaware of water and ventilation issues at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before 2015 opening.
The inquiry found political pressure to open the hospital was exerted without full knowledge of these problems.
John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, urged patience for the inquiry's findings.
In Wales, delays in notifying 21 patients, including a schoolboy, about infections drew criticism of the health board.

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The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry finds Scottish government ministers were unaware of water and ventilation issues at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before 2015 opening.
The inquiry found political pressure to open the hospital was exerted without full knowledge of these problems.
John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, urged patience for the inquiry's findings.
In Wales, delays in notifying 21 patients, including a schoolboy, about infections drew criticism of the health board.