at the last debate, the n.h.s. was mentioned once. nce that debate, and all the business over currency, we've been subjected to a scare campaign principally aimed at what's going on in england. [laughter] he was endorsing a claim that operations were being stopped at a hospital in gateshead, in the northeast of england, because of privatization. it turns out the allegation was simply untrue. it was a complete fabrication. [applause] what we need is less of that and more -- and a realization that actually we all want the n.h.s. to do well. we all want it to be there when we need it. but to do that you need funding and frankly taking on risks, not even knowing what currency you've got, is the real threat to the national health service. >> let's put to this then. [applause] i will be seeking further audience contributions in just a moment. why doesn't it say it's the only way to protect the n.h.s.? >> that's been a long-term argument of the case for independence. i'm not saying that we can be forced to privatize the health service in scot

conference the n.h.s. in scotland couldn't be privatized. now he says it isn't. >> order. we will get through this a lot quicker if the applauding and jeering will stop. there is your last question. will you just get to it. >> well, let me hope in all optimism you get an answer to the question. scotland's greatest oil expert says it would be bad for scotland. alec doesn't have a plan b on currency, or europe or oy. the trouble is this is a case that scotland doesn't trust him because he is a man without a plan. >> first minister. order. >> can i just put on the record that in answer to the first question, wood, i respect his authority, as alec and donald, who have analyzed the scottish government figures and produced their own estimates, which are similar to the estimates of the scottish figure. the up to 24 billion figure is an industry estimate. it has been used by many people. i pointed out the first 16 billion barrels it up to 2050, and alec kemp says there is more to come, and the 24 billion looks entirely plausible. on the question of the health service, perhaps if jo

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conference the n.h.s. in scotland couldn't be privatized. now he says it isn't. >> order. we will get through this a lot quicker if the applauding and jeering will stop. there is your last question. will you just get to it. >> well, let me hope in all optimism you get an answer to the question. scotland's greatest oil expert says it would be bad for scotland. alec doesn't have a plan b on currency, or europe or oy. the trouble is this is a case that scotland doesn't trust him because he is a man without a plan. >> first minister. order. >> can i just put on the record that in answer to the first question, wood, i respect his authority, as alec and donald, who have analyzed the scottish government figures and produced their own estimates, which are similar to the estimates of the scottish figure. the up to 24 billion figure is an industry estimate. it has been used by many people. i pointed out the first 16 billion barrels it up to 2050, and alec kemp says there is more to come, and the 24 billion looks entirely plausible. on the question of the health service, perhaps if jo