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At the end of the day, we are considering the bill at stage 1, and no bill—not even one that has been supported by all the expertise and advice that this bill has received—is perfect at stage 1.
It is fine to work in a small area of the coast, but if we stop trade, the port dies, and the local economy in the area can also die. Planning must take into account a much bigger picture.
Earlier this year, the Minister for Social Justice announced additional funding for the network as of 1 April next year to implement key elements of the active communities strategy.
Management of Offenders etc (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 Agenda item 2 is stage 1 of the Management of Offenders etc (Scotland) Bill and, in particular, consideration of the written evidence that the committee has received.
It was their number 1 priority and we said that we would make it our number 1 priority.What happened was that the Scottish Executive introduced a pilot project and punted the issue into the long grass.