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The differential price advantage of buying power in Scotland has been greatly reduced.The current system needs to be reviewed and reformed, to better reflect the balance of public policy priorities.
We have had to manage all those budget issues over the past few years.On top of that we have had the spending review and the Westminster cuts to the Scottish budget, which have impacted on all portfolios, including mine.
Has the placement of the St Andrew’s high school campus building been raised, in light of the decision to proceed with its construction on top of a former landfill site and the site of mine workings with a number of associated mineshafts and air vents?
Today I spoke to some farmers who said that quad bikes have once again been stolen in their area; the local police who were there for a number of years and seemed to be on top of such crimes have now moved on.
We will need to speak to Scotland Europa for that side of the story and then try to put it all together and keep on top of the matter. Good morning, cabinet secretary.