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In your report, you emphasise—this is pretty obvious to all who have been watching the evolution of the TCA—that there is massive tension between political imperatives and what politicians feel under pressure to do, nearly always from their voter base, and a general civic position on the best way to drive reforms.
As well as the moral imperative of supporting disabled people into employment, which you have identified, there is the economic imperative of doing so.
I will ask about reserves. We are not talking about 10 per cent of Creative Scotland’s reserves being used; we are talking about almost 40 per cent of its reserves being used.
I just want to add that, in the absence of any clear information at this point from the UK Government, what we are talking about could be as simple as changing the name of the existing regime from an EIA regime to an EOR regime.
These are the options presented on the Social Security Chamber’s website. If a choice cannot be given, this should be made clearer on the website to allow appellants to assist the tribunal. 10.
Can I be proud of the Government’s record? Absolutely. Let me talk about the Government’s record. In his next few questions, Douglas Ross will do his best to talk about personalities as opposed to policies.
If it is long term, there is probably no risk, but the best answer for them is to talk to the care team that is looking after them, who will be able to point the constituent in the right direction.
There could still be an off-peak fare—I see the point of that—but I do not think that people are confident that they are being guaranteed the best possible fare.