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The deaf are just as interested in politics, current affairs and literature as any hearing people. When I was MP for Hamilton, I visited the deaf school, and the children then paid a visit to the House of Commons.
I know that this committee is always in favour of having more procedure but, of course, there are other codes of practice under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 that are not subject to procedure.
It seems to me that that combination of legislative commitment and financial investment is the surest sign yet that we have a new politics in Scotland. That new politics is working.
I am not saying that enforcement is not necessary, but that my interest has moved towards treatment and rehabilitation.The statistics in Scotland are frightening. The latest figure from Professor Neil McKegney is that there are 55,000 addicts.
When there is a limited amount for investment and somebody is screaming for new machines, new equipment or a new production line, it is a huge challenge to use that money for training.