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We pointed to that in the debate on universal credit in the chamber last week, when we said that universal credit is undoubtedly increasing hardship, debt and poverty, not just in Glenrothes and Levenmouth but across Scotland.
The recent global connections survey showed that Scottish international exports, excluding oil and gas, were worth £26 billion in 2012, an increase of £1.4 billion on 2011.
Universal Credit (In-work Conditionality) To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the in-work conditionality aspect of universal credit.
A positive presumption in favour of being able to express a view
As discussed earlier, a key principle of the 1995 Act is that a court, when reaching a decision, must give a child an opportunity to express their views (if he or she wants to) and "have regard to" any views expressed.
I have said—as the First Minister did, previously—that I would not consider approving proposals that do not address the concerns that were expressed in 2011, when the issue was last considered.