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In the Gaelic-medium schools that I have visited in the recent past, I have seen good modern, colourful materials that would not have been there a few years ago.
The Scottish ministers' powers to make regulations in section 21 are modelled on the enabling powers in section 26 of the Police (Scotland) Act 1967, but the bill does not currently place an obligation on the Scottish ministers to consult the Police Advisory Board for Scotland in the same way as they must consult it on regulations that are made under section 26 of the 1967 act.
Once that is received, the matter can be taken forward.We are also supporting the growth of the rail franchise: 29 new trains providing more than 5,900 extra seats, complemented by longer platforms at 26 stations, thereby increasing capacity on key commuter routes by 30 to 50 per cent.
Due to demand, I approved an increase of £1 million for the fund, bringing its total to £26 million. In December, I was able to approve the allocation of resources to 36 projects, 22 of which, with total funding of £17.5 million, will be led by Scottish councils.
To end discrimination anywhere is to support people everywhere.The Executive has a strong case for repeal, and the inclusion of section 26 shows its determination to promote the value of a stable family life in a culture of tolerance and equality.