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It would be marvellous if your successor committee could visit us—we shall plan towards that. However, if any individual members would like to visit our magical misty isle, I assure you that one day on the island is worth two on the mainland.
In speaking to amendments 26, 27, 50 and 51, I want first to recognise the huge change that will be brought about by the passing of the Vulnerable Witnesses (Scotland) Bill.
I believe that the employment and job consequences of the investment package are considerable. We know that new capital investment—new schools, new hospitals and new roads—generates employment in the construction industry.
We have developed that by taking our group and the workers who support group representatives on visits to Polmont and Cornton Vale. That was worth while and was most beneficial at our meeting after the visits, as everyone had an input.
In economic terms—tourism and so on—we must look at examples abroad in which investment has been made and benefits are being gained. For example, New Zealand has invested substantially in a new national museum of New Zealand—Te Papa—that is recognised throughout the world for ...