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In these tough times, does the First Minister think that the tiny proportion of people who get such a vast share of public money should shoulder a fairer share of the burden?
Given the present housing market, the situation will only get worse. Can he offer any specific assistance to authorities that are experiencing such serious problems, for example by enabling the purchase of completed or part-completed housing stock?
The key principle is that integration begins from day one of arrival, and not just when leave to remain has been granted.18Scottish Government. (2018, January 10). New Scots: refugee integration strategy 2018 to 2022.
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Date answered:
11 August 2009
The national training programmes include Modern Apprenticeships, Skillseekers and Get Ready for Work. The Modern Apprenticeship/Skillseekers programme provides skills training for 16-18 year olds in a number of areas.
I endorse both members' comments, including that about the feeling that we might sometimes get about having the wool pulled over our eyes on certain prison visits.
Temporary Convener Good morning, and welcome to the 13th meeting of the Public Petitions Committee this year.Before we get to the agenda, I ask everyone to bear with us while we deal with a procedural matter.