However, the CMOs from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland want to wait for further scientific reports, due to be published in November, before recommending a lifting of the ban. No split' A spokesman for the Scottish Executive also denied there was a split between ministers in Scotland and England over lifting the ban.
Scottish ministers act on independent advice, English ministers can do the same.
That has always been the case - you always listen to your own chief medical officer, he knows the situation on the ground in his territory. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.