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Last week, the Scottish Parliament passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill to provide a package of new and enhanced rights to people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
We made a public commitment to roll out best value throughout the public sector and we have started that process. New legislation on that is not necessary.
However, these days, producing a film goes beyond such mechanics and enters into new technology and new media.We must make the connection across the different areas and sectors and we must be able to support that connection.
I am aware of the work that is being done in East Lothian Council; indeed, I have visited schools in East Lothian that have taken some new and imaginative approaches and have made significant efforts to make social inclusion a reality.
Is there a danger that it becomes just the latest area of concern, in the same way that domestic abuse and problems with children have been treated in the past?