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How important is public opinion?
After an initial campaign to stop the closure of Stobhill Hospital in Glasgow failed, Dr Jean Turner stood and was elected as an independent MSP. One time First Minister, Jack McConnell talks about the role of public consultation on deciding on legislation. When the Scottish Executive proposed to make it illegal to smack children under three, a public survey carried out by the Scottish Parent Teacher Council brought a reverse in government policy.
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