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(S5O-01074) Our discussions included Scotland’s relationship with Israel, the Israel-Palestine conflict and issues relating to the Jewish community in Scotland. I expressed the Scottish Government’s concerns about the continued construction of Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land, and the restrictions on Gaza.
However, article 5(1) could simply have expressed that the ministers must appoint a minimum of—or at least—two members to the body, including the chair.
Cost and processing time for visas can be a barrier to visitors; however, the UK/ China Approved Destination Status agreement recognises the value of visitors and seeks to make it easier for organised tours to visit the UK.
For example, we heard at some length that the reduction in child tax credits and working tax credits has resulted in a £700 fall in income per household.
I have chaired two meetings of the recently established credit union working group. The remit of the group, which includes representatives from the credit union sector and the Scottish Government, is to promote credit unions in Scotland.