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Scottish ParliamentTransport and the Environment CommitteeWednesday 26 April 2000(Morning) Scottish ParliamentTransport and the Environment CommitteeWednesday 26 April 2000(Morning) The Convener opened the meeting in private at 08:53 Meeting continued in public.Subordinate Legislation Subordinate Legislation I welc...
There has been a 3 per cent decrease in recorded crime. Indeed, recorded crime is 26 per cent lower than the peak figure in 1991 under the Conservatives.
First, I have reservations about section 26, on the saving for lawful conduct, as I fear that some people might use that provision as an excuse not to apply the act as they should.
Amendment 21, in the name of Bill Aitken, is grouped with amendments 24, 26 and 29. Again, I draw members' attention to the pre-emption information on the groupings list.
Is the minister aware that the action on elder abuse helpline, which has revealed that 26 per cent of perpetrators are paid workers, is underused in Scotland and requires additional funding to publicise its service?