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When we write, can we take up the point, which was articulated so well, that the nursery experience is not just preparation for school, but also character preparation? I have visited many nursery schools in which there were qualified people.
Two years ago, the university organised an excellent familiarisation visit for regional and constituency members, during which we saw the commercial application of much of the research that was being carried out at the university.
Around 1 per cent of self-employed adults in Scotland are estimated to earn their living through crafts. I had the pleasure of visiting the Orkney islands only yesterday, where I saw some excellent examples of such work.
I was told a couple of years ago at one of our regular meetings with NHS Highland that such visits took place to give the consultants the opportunity to maintain their skills and training and to learn about new technologies.
This does not affect the right of any Member representing a constituency or area to raise a matter on behalf of a constituent. School visits Where schools visit the Parliament, constituency Members should be invited to attend as a matter of course.
We want to make it easy for people to visit the building. However, we would be concerned if it transpired that access is too easy and children are able inadvertently to put themselves in a position of danger—you make a good point.