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Although no substantive points arise, there are still a few errors in the text, which we can raise informally—thank goodness. I agree. The new version is an improvement on the first version.
There is considerable scope for innovative projects and taking forward new ideas. In that context, I mention that, in July 2006, the Executive launched pilot projects for pre-school provision for vulnerable two-year-olds.
Sacro says:"It is increasingly recognised that the 4 years point has no particular relevance other than as an administrative toll and the Sentencing Commission has recommended that it disappear in a new approach to sentencing and early release."
In the meantime, we are asking Scottish Enterprise to make Careers Scotland a more distinct entity within its structure.A further announcement will be made in the new year and we will look to implement the outcomes of the options appraisal from summer 2007 onwards.
Our officials have met the European Commission to consider the new programme and we will continue to work closely with the Commission to secure the best possible outcome for Scotland.
The environmental component of the appraisal of new services includes two indicators of environmental impact: aircraft noise and carbon dioxide emissions.