I have been referred on a previous occasion by a constituent with severe mental health problems, and in relation to this individual two other MSPs have also been referred, but in each case the clerks have, on behalf of the committee at the time, been quite clear. The issue also arises of the safety of members and our staff—although this is not the proper place to make reference to that—because some mental health issues can be severe enough that that is an issue.
At the end of the day, we have to judge it as we see it and be aware that we have places where we can go for assistance on the matter. That is really what it is about, but I think that what Patricia Ferguson said is helpful and we will take account of it.
Is the committee content that I agree changes in the light of those remarks and that we proceed from there?
Members indicated agreement.