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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Craig Paton

Less than half of Scottish NHS buildings believed to have Raac inspected

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Just 97 of more than 250 NHS buildings in Scotland believed to have collapse-prone concrete have been inspected, the Scottish Government has said.

A desk-based review to ascertain the prevalence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) found 254 buildings in the NHS estate had two or more characteristics which are consistent with its presence, although the Government said it is not certain if all identified buildings actually contain Raac.

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