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One of the reasons why Scotland has lower levels of child poverty compared with those in the rest of the UK is that housing costs are relatively low here.
You are asking about what I remember from five years ago compared with what happens now. If I look at what I can connect from those periods, I highlight the work on flood protection.
How many full-time equivalent permanent lecturers now work in the college, and how does that compare to the last couple of years? I am sorry, but I do not have that information with me.
I will comment on both UK-based evidence and international comparative evidence on the interface between disability allowance, carers allowance, care and support in the community, and other services that are intended to support people.
I listened with interest to the Government’s closing speech, because it is always illuminating to compare and contrast the speaking styles of Mr Swinney and Mr Neil.
Is there a difference in the level of support that is offered to students who embark on part-time higher education in Scotland compared with the rest of the United Kingdom, which might account for the difference in Scotland, or is the situation more complex than that?
To ask the Scottish Executive what overseas visits were undertaken by the Permanent Secretary in each of the last three financial years; what class of travel was used, and what the total cost was.