Shadow Scottish health secretary Neil Findlay demanded the suspension of a medical process yesterday following revelations it was leaving hundreds of women in severe pain.

Transvaginal mesh implants, used to treat prolapse and incontinence, were approved as safe by the Scottish government despite warnings from experts, but Health Secretary Alex Neil has now come under fire as women across Scotland have fallen victim to life-changing complications.

Mr Findlay demanded a public inquiry and said: "The Scottish government does not appear to have a clue what is going on.