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Finally, will he advise whether he has ruled out new build in Peebles? I do not mean to be personal, Presiding Officer, but I am sorry that Sir David Steel is not here.
It was refreshing not to talk to Scottish Enterprise Fife about redundancies—I am being serious. That is a good example of new and helpful partnership working.
The consultation proposals were made last July, but the Executive's case has been weakened by the latest UCAS figures, because we do not know what the medical application figures are—although there is speculation about them.
I must confess that I have been much more encouraged by the latest responses of local authorities and other persons who are engaged in strategic, regional and local planning, including those in the private sector.
There was a question whether it was competent to introduce new criminal offences and penalties relating to houses in multiple occupation by modification or whether it should be done by a free-standing instrument.
(S1O-1559) Our top priority is attracting new investment into rented homes. That is why our new housing partnership programme is expected to leverage over £2,000 million into homes for rent.