From BBC Breakfast this morning the above¹.

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All things being equal with a population ratio of 10.6/1, the NHS Scotland figure should be around 113 000, but was only 75 120², 66%, two thirds, 38 000 fewer.

The number waiting over 12 hours in NHS England was thus 51% higher. 38 000 as percentage of 75 120.

Nearly 40 000 in Scotland did not have to wait over 12 hours because they were not attending A&E in England.

Source:

1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l0058ttb/patients-in-england-waiting-longer-at-ae
2. https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/healthcare-system/urgent-and-unscheduled-care/accident-and-emergency/interactive-charts/how-long-people-spend-in-ae/

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