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Thanks to the current Administration, local government's share of the budget is going up again. I think that is the buoyant good news that Mr Kerr is seeking.
We have awarded £2.5 million to assist the council house new-build programme in Midlothian and a further £5.2 million of affordable housing investment programme funding for housing association new-build properties in the area.
I take on board the member's message, and we understand the seriousness of the situation. However, with the new banding in the renewables obligation certificates scheme, we believe that we have a very material ability to attract investment.
I largely agree with the member's analysis of the situation on Scotland's hills. The best way to attract new people into agriculture is to ensure that we have a sustainable and profitable industry in Scotland.
The Inter Faith Council's funding is secure and the damaging effects that Tavish Scott was worried about will not come to pass. In this new year, cannot he find it in his heart to welcome the Government's effective action?
(S3F-1009)The question obviously has particular poignancy, given recent events.I, too, welcome Iain Gray to his new position. I spoke to the Prime Minister this morning at 7 o'clock—his reputation for early rising is well validated.