The latest figures show that just 39 per cent of over 65s have been immunised, compared to 45 per cent at this point in 2017 and 51.7 per cent in England.

The SNP government has had all year to get ready for this, and still we’re having to raise very serious concerns.

Sturgeon needs to give an assurance to at-risk groups, especially those over 75, that they can access the optimum flu jab before winter really begins to bite.

The SNP should drop their constitutional games and get back to the day job.

Cllr Alastair Redman