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Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 We move to stage 3 proceedings on the Housing (Scotland) Bill.I will make the usual announcement about the procedures to be followed. We will deal with the amendments to the bill then we will move on to the debate on the motion to pass the bill.
In the previous session of Parliament, when we debated the Housing (Scotland) Bill, that was the logic that we followed. When we deal with serious antisocial behaviour, we must ensure that support measures kick in before eviction takes place.
I accept the fact that there were special payments in particular years, leading to a reduction in the following year. Overall, however, there was a real-terms increase.
Parents are also informed of what their child is going to eat the following week; they receive an e-mail at the weekend telling them what is on the menu for lunch, so they can plan for their evening meals.
The Scottish health council was established last year to act on behalf of ministers in ensuring that the proper processes for public consultation are followed. That is the assurance that we have.
Will the ORR have a direct input into the freight utilisation strategy and the Scottish route utilisation strategy, or will you assess them following their publication? We are consulted on the strategies and are asked for our views on their development.
I look forward to the debate that will follow, and I commend the bill to Parliament.I move,That the Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Bill.
It has defined enhanced interrogation techniques as follows:"Grab: the interrogator grabs a suspect's shirt front and shakes him … Slap: an open-handed slap to produce fear and some pain … Standing: Prisoners stand for 40 hours or more, shackled to the floor.