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Many statements have been made. The latest statement from the Adam Smith Institute says that pensions should be doubled, although it argues that people should not claim a pension until they are 68—there is always a sting in the tail.
That is why SNH's announcement yesterday that it is not seeking confirmation of four sites in the south of Scotland is welcome news, as it will allow a breathing space for full scientific evaluation and proper consultation to take place.
In reaching the settlement for local government, the Cabinet was very clear that it wanted to allocate full funding to tackle any new pressures on local government or any new commitments that it was asked to take on.
I should also point out that, in April 1999, the number of police officers in Scotland was 14,784; the latest figure is 14,948. For me, and by any standard, that is an increase.
(S1F-440) I have had two meetings with the Prime Minister this month, the latest being in Glasgow last Friday at the joint ministerial committee on health.
In future, in its questions on the health service, the SNP would do well to have more respect for the Parliament, for the Scottish people and for the facts. Is the minister aware of the latest major cuts in services proposed at Stracathro hospital?