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Few of those young people have formal qualifications, 45 per cent have no experience of work and 26 per cent have difficulties with reading and writing.
We should ask the Executive about the proposed powers to clarify the points that the legal advisers have raised. Section 29 adds new section 132E to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991.
The changes are needed as a result of other amendments that we have just debated. They take account of the new procedure whereby the Lord President may deprive a judicial officer of office, and the new power of the commission in respect of insolvency events.
At the same time, how can you engage with the staff—particularly the practitioners—to ensure that they can commit themselves to the new artistic director and to the new direction that the company is taking?
We will also consider what actions the Executive and others must take to grow that contribution.We are considering new ways of funding the sector. Last week we launched social investment Scotland, a new loan fund for the social economy.
I have previously reported on the costs of implementing the new pay agreements and, in exhibit 13 on page 34, I have provided the committee with the Health Department's latest estimate of the additional cost for 2004-05 and 2005-06.