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However, we are concerned that a two-year or even three-year gap between inspection visits would increase the likelihood of services deteriorating and lead to a significant increase in the number of services needing improvement.
The First Minister has just returned from China and the Deputy First Minister has just returned from the west coast of America. Both visits were trade-delegation oriented and very concerned, as Mr Mather mentioned, with the external element of inward investment and the continuing links between international and Scottish businesses that are developing overseas.I would have liked, as I am sure Mr Mather would, more recognition of those visits.
It is a little-known fact that there are approximately 38 islands on the loch, some of which are inhabited, such as the island of Inchmurrin—they, too, may have to rely on the rescue boat.The majority of people who visit Loch Lomond will—thankfully—never need to come into contact with the rescue boat.
Questions have been asked as to whether people come to Scotland to look at Edinburgh Castle or to hear and to participate in our music and our language. Do they come to visit our galleries? Why do people come to Scotland and how do we promote Scotland?
It has refused to allow Jamie Stone to visit the school at Boharm and has refused to enter any dialogue with him about the rationale behind its decision.