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I discussed the issue this morning, at a meeting with the director of mental health and social care, which was my first meeting in my new ministerial role. I intend to write to all HSCPs to ensure that such transfers do not happen again.
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government will take in light of reports that one in 10 shops are lying empty and fewer people are visiting high streets. S5F-01718
Perhaps he could reflect on the fact that, according to the latest labour market statistics, the unemployment rate in Scotland is somewhat lower than the rate in the UK.
The problem is that, with Covid, a lot of firms are in flux, so I would also expect the figures to be in flux. The latest data show the impact of the pandemic on modern apprenticeships.
On appointment to my role, my first act was to visit the Parliament to listen to the debate on the referendum, so it is fitting that another visit is one of my last acts.