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An ever-increasing number of productions are choosing Scotland, such as the latest Netflix drama “Dept Q”, which was supported by Screen Scotland and filmed on set and in studios in Edinburgh.
I do not have the details to hand of the latest discussions between Network Rail and Transport Scotland on that, which I know is something that many people in Edinburgh think would be a sensible way forward.
However, punctuality is now lower than it was when the cabinet secretary agreed the plan in February, and the latest cancellation figures are the worst for that period since records began.
There are tariffs—bizarrely—of 32 per cent on synthetic women’s coats and 26 per cent on slippers. The savings of 26 per cent could be huge to the business of Scottish slipper makers, if there are any.
I tried to make a point earlier about local authority food plans. There could be individual targets for economic development or for the number of new food businesses created.
In defence of the decisions that have been made, I would say that the latest audited figures show that 43 million visits were made to libraries in Scotland and the actual usage of libraries has increased in recent years.