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The minister will be aware that, despite the Executive's best efforts to promote second-stage transfer, there remains a widespread concern that GHA is not fully committed to that process.
That vital work, which is looking round Scotland's coastline to seek out the best opportunities, is continuing with a project group that includes the industry, the public sector and environmentalists.
That is exactly what is happening, from nursery schools right through early-years education and primary schools and now into secondary schools. We are talking with young people about pro-social behaviour and encouraging and rewarding such behaviour in our schools.
That is why we are engaged in developing an employability framework and is part of the reason for the emphasis that the Executive places on closing the opportunity gap. I take on board Robert Brown's point about the need to enthuse and stimulate young people who do not see the school environment as being one that best stimulates their interests.