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My friend from Aberdeen Central makes a very important point in a fortnight that has seen the loss of the Astra from Mallaig, the fire on the Be Ready from Lerwick, and—worst of all—the tragic loss of the Solway Harvester from Kirkcudbright.
That is the usual sort of whining complaint that we get from the nationalists. Bruce Crawford failed to point out that local authorities are budgeted to increase their expenditure on education by 8 per cent this year.
Stephen Imrie will discuss with Irene Oldfather whether there should be a report on that or whether it should be an agenda item.The clerk has pointed out that we overlooked an item.
Stephen Imrie will discuss with Irene Oldfather whether there should be a report on that or whether it should be an agenda item.The clerk has pointed out that we overlooked an item.
I am very much aware of the situation in Dalmally to which he refers. I point out to the member that the matter is in fact a question for the Scottish Medical Practices Committee.
Concern was also expressed about proportional representation, and again people felt that the examples of this Parliament and of the European Parliament were not good ones. I pointed out that there are other types of PR and that we must discuss the matter.
I am tempted to say no this time. However, I have two points that I want to make. First, as I have said, Scotland does very well out of our national agreement with the UK Treasury.
I wonder whether that can be pursued after the recess. That is a perfectly fair point. Given the fact that both Parliaments will soon be in recess, it is likely to be some time before a meeting can take place, but I am sure that it would be a useful exercise that everyone would welcome.