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In the new year, there will be Scotland-wide publicity to encourage everyone who will be eligible for the scheme—card holders and non-card holders alike—to apply for a card.
On the face of it, I see no reason why local firms should lose out under the new set-up, but I will take that up with VisitScotland and will be happy to communicate to Mr Fraser the outcome of those discussions.
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.