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To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to abolish council tenants' right to buy their properties. We have no plans to abolish the right to buy.
We want to strengthen local authorities' powers, create the new position of road works commissioner and give new powers in that respect.However, we recognise that utility companies will still need to carry out road works.
The economic needs of the Borders are being addressed by the New Ways strategy, which has made a number of significant achievements since its launch in March 1999.
For example, Scottish Women's Aid, which is dealing with the wider issue of domestic abuse, this morning welcomed our new campaign to tackle domestic abuse over Christmas and new year.I know that the member takes a keen interest in such issues.
There is a case for longer sentences, which is why we legislated for longer sentences for people who are convicted of knife crime. Lessons can be learned from New York, which is why the Minister for Justice visited that city.