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The Scottish Conservatives have never denied that community wardens could have a role, but they should never be used as substitutes for real police officers.
However, it is worth pausing for a second to recognise that, even during 2020-21, the construction sector recruited 5,000 apprentices, which was still very much top of the class compared to the volume in other sectors.
The Scottish welfare fund is very important for crises or emergencies, but it is not an income top-up. It is not there to be a consistent top-up for people who are suffering from poverty.