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For the first time in decades, we are building new lines in Scotland. Those new lines and all the improvements that I have discussed at question time today will be introduced as part of the new ScotRail franchise, once a new franchisee—a new contractor—is in place.If proposals are made that get to an advanced stage, they will have to go through the normal appraisal process.
An operation is much more expensive in the Western Isles, which has only about 30,000 people and a brand new hospital, and that is reflected in the allocation.
We should deal with issues relating to time-series data and capital spend. We need a new process that includes a report back on performance every year.
It is undoubtedly true that the additional resources that have been made available to councils by the Executive have encouraged new programme delivery using local education department facilities and staff.
It would be helpful to have that information.Lastly, as new materials come on to the market, I am sure that the education department, if not Learning and Teaching Scotland, will want to review the five-to-14 health education guidelines.