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However, if an individual signed the waiver and received a payment but evidence subsequently came to light that strengthened their position, they could come back to Redress Scotland for a further consideration of the new evidence, which might result in an enhanced redress payment.
We are continuing our major investment in Scotland’s school estate through the £1.8 billion Scotland’s schools for the future programme, under which national Government and local government will work in partnership to deliver more than 100 new or refurbished schools. That is expected to benefit 15,000 pupils.
If people are involved in setting the policy for new housing or new enterprise in Highland Council, they will have much more of a say than they will if they are just dealing with one application from someone who wants to build a house at the end of their garden.
The global financial crisis and the need for banking reform very much remain at the centre of the political agenda.We saw that just yesterday, when the new Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, visited Scotland.
People who are in mental health crisis and experiencing debt probably do not keep up to date with the latest bankruptcy legislation and probably do not know that we are here discussing a mental health moratorium.