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I would like to make a statement about the devastating tsunami in south-east Asia on 26 December 26.I express sympathy and condolences on behalf of the Scottish Parliament and the people of Scotland to those who were, and are, affected by the disaster.
However, I think that, in November, the Deputy Minister for Community Care admitted to my colleague Michael Matheson that there was a cut in resources of up to 26 per cent in expenditure and services for physically disabled people across Scotland.
We should bear in mind the number of people who are involved—social workers and addiction counsellors as well as the usual court officials. Such situations involve a cast of thousands.
Can I check that it will be recorded in the Official Report who voted which way, so that I do not have to say at this moment that I want it recorded in the Official Report that I think that we have taken the wrong decision?
She is an experienced journalist who is sensitive to women's issues and she normally deals with such issues herself. However, on July 26, she saw fit to bring that letter to my attention.
At the same time, warnings were sent to learning providers.On 26 October, the English and Northern Irish gave six weeks' notice of the closure of their schemes, to take effect from 7 December.
Our first call centre opened in 1992, in Caithness, employing 26 people; there are now more than 1,800 people in a variety of similar jobs and there is potential for many more such jobs.Inward investment is a key driver for growth and diversification.