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All of our decision making in the approach to responding to Covid-19 is guided by the latest scientific evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) , advice from Health Protection Scotland and our Chief Medical Officer.
I draw Patricia Ferguson’s attention to the new Scots fund, which will put £50 million into emerging young talent in creativity, enterprise and sport over the next four years.
First, we are making sure that we understand the new funds and, in some cases, new powers that are coming to Scotland through the UK Treasury funding and the coronavirus legislation in both Parliaments.
The last visit that I undertook as a minister was a trip to Rothesay to visit Helmi’s, a patisserie, to meet Helmi and his family, and other Syrian families who are starting businesses and having weans in rural Scotland.
The decision will be made within the month and its longer-term implications are huge, as the €26 billion will leverage in another €500 billion over the next 10 years.