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I very much hope that organisations will adopt a proactive stance to help their tenants avoid such problems.Along with other members, I met representatives of HBOS today to discuss their part in the debacle.
We all know of examples of houses that are nominally in the social rented sector, but for which the tenancy is entirely dependent on eligibility for housing benefit. If the tenant gets a job, he can no longer afford the rent.
In developing further action in relation to drug dealing, will he examine in particular ways in which private landlords whose tenants are involved in such activity can be made to take their responsibilities seriously?
The members of the Health Committee made a very useful visit to see for themselves the effects that legislation on smoking have had on Irish communities and people.
Although most of us would think that, in many cases, screens or some other special measure should be used, the sheriff or judge appears to put higher value on the interests of the accused.
I know that the Minister for Justice has been invited to visit the CAFE project in Arbroath and I understand that she hopes to visit it at some point in the near future.
If he does not want to introduce the stamps, no one is forcing his arm.One of the most pleasurable aspects of this job is the opportunity to visit distilleries. I have visited quite a number in my region and have, on occasion, sampled the wares.