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In particular, there will be a 70 per cent increase in our spend on public transport over a three-year period. A new ScotRail franchise, new trains, platform lengthening, new rail lines, better concessionary fares—all of those are very important.
Thirty years ago, about 18 per cent of girls and boys left school with three or more highers. Now, 26 per cent of boys and 34 per cent of girls get the equivalent qualifications at level 6 or better.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
2 February 2000
In December 2002, weinformed drugs services that the Lord Advocate had set new limits on thenumber of needles and syringes which could be issued to clients attendingneedle exchanges.
However, in connection with the former we will explorethe possibility of providing training in ram selection and purchase, includinga mentoring visit to a sale, if there is a demand for such assistance.In all cases currentcommitments will be honoured.