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I should point out that this is a multi-million pound investment, involving 29 vessels, 26 routes and 54 locations. It is a complex network that will take time to roll out.
One way to support some aspiring young scientists would be to increase life sciences apprenticeships. On a recent visit to New College Lanarkshire, I was told that there are only 62 life sciences apprentices in the whole of Scotland.
Some examples include:
• ‘TogetherAll’ provision of online counselling to support the age range 16-24 (or 26 for care experienced young people) to target mental and emotional distress and wellbeing through open access, drop in and digital means.
Respect is especially important—it is part of Social Security’s Scotland strapline, “dignity, fairness and respect”. However, three years into the new system, I am not sure that we are fully delivering on that promise.
Technology has a role to play. A couple of weeks ago, I visited countryside conservationists who talked about a promising new app that could be used to direct the police and various people to where wildlife crime is committed.
Economic Growth The latest purchasing managers index report from the Royal Bank of Scotland has shown that Scotland was a stand-out performer among the United Kingdom nations and regions last month, with private sector economic growth accelerating to the fastest pace in two years.
We have a focus on the skills gap, and no company or employer stands still, because it is a changing world out there. There might be new work practices, new technology and new products and services.