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This is the first time that the minister has been in front of the committee—I know that we have all got the “welcome to your new role” greetings out of the way, but welcome to your almost-new role.
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2 October 2020
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The Highlands and Islands represent some of the most remote and rural areas in Scotland. Latest figures show that across the Highlands and Islands region 75.8% of premises have access to fibre broadband, 70.3% with access to superfast speeds.
At yesterday’s Education and Culture Committee, and also today at the Finance Committee, the Royal College of Nursing put on record its belief that the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill is a wonderful opportunity to expand health visiting. It claims that in the region of 450 new health visitors are needed.
We have seen the figures rise year on year. I do not have the latest figure in my head, but about 70 per cent to 80 per cent of people understand what their options are.
Finance and Constitution Committee 26 June 2019 Finance and Constitution Committee 26 June 2019Structural Fund Priorities (Post-Brexit Funding) Structural Fund Priorities (Post-Brexit Funding) Good morning and welcome to the 16th meeting in 2019 of the Finance and Constitution Committee.
They set out Mr Simpson’s plan for the new type of regional poll. Amendment 64 will introduce the new regional recall poll, in which a voter may vote either for or against the recall of the member.
The Scottish Government has pledged £5 million, and a further £4.1 million has been generously allocated by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The displays and exhibits in the new centre will utilise the latest technology.