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I have a few questions that will follow up other questions. I remain unclear about whether a genuine increase is being made in the communities budget to reflect priorities such as closing the opportunity gap.
Can you take us through the process that Fife Council follows when applying for an ASBO, particularly given that it has to deal with three different sheriff courts?
During the summer of each year, we sit down with the Crown Office and plan the business of the High Court for the following year, which means that we locate the High Court in different areas.
Those who are involved in the aspect of education in question have no doubts about the system, provided that follow-up mentoring and monitoring are conducted.
That landlord and tenant farmer should be treated equally as regards compensation following diversification is a valid case to make.There are various means by which diversification could lead to an increase in the value of a farm.
However, at the same time wider society must be protected. Other measures, which do not follow the custodial route, will have a considerable impact on the growing problem of youth crime.
Fiona McLeod and Robin Harper both want to follow that point up. They will ask their questions first; then I will allow the minister to answer them together.