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Some 41 per cent of single pensioners receive a net income that is less than £6,000 a year—that is not a good amount—whereas only 26 per cent of other single people have an income of less than £6,000 a year.
That money allows Scotland access to 26 offices in 11 countries. I doubt whether VisitScotland would be able to provide that should the UK Government decide to pass the £5 million to it, which is unlikely.
I am thinking in particular of places such as Argyll and Clyde. They have 26 inhabited islands, but there is no additional allocation to match that need.
I have not measured that personally, but I take the advice that has been given to me as kosher.Members will appreciate that there are increased costs involved in delivering services to a large area with 26 inhabited islands, three peninsulas and no central areas of service delivery.
It would simplify all the problems that students face if we introduced a basic income stream for all students aged 16 to 26. Future consideration should be given to that.
They cause great excitement for only one or two people outwith Parliament, but I am sure that they are very useful to the officials who keep our operations going.