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If it can be achieved, having a common voice is very powerful and worth having. The experience to date of the policy missions suggests that the existence of a team working for Scotland is almost tangible.
We should ensure that they have up-to-date equipment with which to work. Some firefighters have said that the uniforms and equipment that they use are not as state of the art and up to date as they should be.
The purpose of the campaign is to cast the net widely for those who think that they may be eligible but have not received a letter from the agency by a specified date. The advertisements will include a contact address and telephone number, in order to assist us in tracking down any potential beneficiaries for whom we do not have complete or accurate records...
We urgently need more training for older people so that they can keep up to date and develop new skills. There is a clear role for Scottish Enterprise to take the lead in setting the agenda for employers in both the public and private sectors.Agism is also a social justice issue.
I just wish to put on record the fact that Iain Gray very much wants to come to the Social Justice Committee at a future date and would welcome discussion with committee members.
It is a national disgrace that, in Scotland in 2001, about one in five children live at or below the official poverty line, yet the Executive's target date for the eradication of child poverty is not until 2020.
Obviously, today is not 21 September, but the motion's sentiments apply whatever the date and I welcome this evening's opportunity to debate the issue.
However, I have in my hand a letter from Keith Main to West Dunbartonshire Council, sent on 25 June—one week prior to the required date for renewing the tolling system.