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We are doing quite a lot of work with the industry to ensure quality of its product. We might follow that up at some point. You can have the best system in the world, but things can still go wrong.
The people of Scotland are crying out for change—and they are not going to get it with Labour, that is for sure. Let me start with a point of consensus. I, too, think that the public want to be treated with respect and that they are tired of spin.
We are investing £145.5 million of additional annual funding to ensure the sustained deployment of additional teachers and classroom assistants. That is why we have the best pupil teacher ratios in the entire UK.
Sue Webber has raised an interesting point. In relation to illness and family requirements, one would absolutely expect confidentiality and privacy for members.
The SPCB, on the direction of the existing bodies, has committed to update the relevant pages on the Parliament’s website and we look forward to seeing the benefits this brings.