drug death figures has been delayed following a dispute over toxicology services. A backlog of over 900 cases means the latest figures for deaths caused by alcohol, suicide and drugs will not be released as planned.
Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “Nicola Sturgeon claimed the toxicology fiasco had her full attention when I raised it with her months ago, but there is still no confirmation about what will happen to the toxicology contract going forward.
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