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  1. The Scottish Government is currently managing policy matters within Scotland.
  2. Stephen Gethins, a minister in the Scottish Government, is advocating for a political agreement, including a break clause, between Westminster and the Scottish Government regarding Scotland's future.
  3. The Scottish Government manages fiscal affairs while noting that policies from Westminster affect its tax receipts.
  4. Calls are being made for the Scottish Government to end contracts involving companies, ensure they don't profit from public money, and implement boycotts and sanctions against Israel.

NHS Scotland Awarded £21.2M Contract to Company Linked to Israeli Settlements

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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NHS Scotland awarded a contract to Breas Medical Ltd for oxygen and sleep-therapy equipment, valued at up to £21.2 million. The company is ultimately owned through Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical, a Chinese conglomerate. The UN Human Rights Office database notes that Fosun is involved in business activities connected to illegal Israeli settlements.

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The UN database also indicates that Fosun is involved in the use of natural resources, specifically water and land, for business purposes. This award comes amid calls for the Scottish Government to implement boycotts and sanctions against Israel.

Calls are being made for the Scottish Government to end contracts involving companies and implement boycotts and sanctions against Israel.

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  • NHS ScotlandPublicly-funded healthcare system in Scotland that awarded the contract.

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