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As we indicated, we will not ask you to make an opening statement but will launch straight into questions.Your letter of 26 September indicated that targets have not been met, particularly on time-releasing savings.
The first round awarded £29 million over three years to 13 local authorities. We have received 26 applications for the second round, which we will announce shortly.We have put in place a framework for regional transport partnerships, following the consultation that we have had.
When people book in advance, we can provide them with accommodation that is tailored precisely to their needs. The situation in Shetland is different from the situation in the rest of Scotland.
I have read it, and feel that we must comment on it at a preliminary stage, at least; the overall impression—which would bear out our own experience from visits to Longriggend and Low Moss—is that remand prisoners in Scotland are being held in worse conditions than are convicted prisoners.
We should have a system for rotating subject areas unless something urgent comes up. Thirdly, our visitations—perhaps I should say days out instead of visitations— That is the worst word to use; it will get into the Daily Record tomorrow morning.