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I wonder whether it would be worth discussing the latest information from SCOTS with the Executive and to raise some of the many issues that are emerging from our examination of the report.
The age profile of our farming communities is a worry. However, I hope that the new tenancy arrangements will make it easier for new entrants to get into farming.
It is also interesting to note that one in 10 of those who had visited a GP in the previous 12 months received a prescription that was not handed in; cost seemed to be one of the issues.
Although it is logical to say that poindings and warrant sales should not be abolished until a new system is in place, I did not detect any great urgency to do that.
The committee strengthened it significantly and well at consideration stage, with the new sections on the active management system, consultation and decommissioning.
The second reason is that there are intractable problems with the take-up of means-tested benefits. In my paper, I have used the latest statistics available from the Office for National Statistics.
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Date answered:
29 September 2004