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Homeless People (Edinburgh) To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions there have been with City of Edinburgh Council about its new housing system for homeless people.
I also welcome Ian Ritchie, the committee's special adviser on the new economy.We have had apologies from several members, which the clerk will record in the minutes of the meeting.
Under the previous, voluntary scheme, a mere 287 houses were registered. Under the new scheme, we envisage that somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 properties in multiple occupation will be covered.
I am determined that it will be finalised early in the new year. The bones of the new scheme have been discussed with the Minister for Justice, so he is familiar with the proposals and with the ombudsman.
What consideration has been given to proactive funding to encourage new authorities to join in? Are any of the funds designed to be used—in terms of any protocols—to help communications with local people prior to a decision being reached on the placement of new asylum seekers?
The figures that I have for Norway indicate that a ban was introduced in 1975 and, although tobacco consumption rose and fell until 1989, the latest figures show that the present level of consumption is equal to the 1975 level, when the ban was introduced.