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In particular, I am concerned that, even if we had such a scheme, those students would just follow our other young people by, as Richard Lochhead mentioned, going south as soon as they have the opportunity to do so.
We have a prophet in the shape of Tony Blair and we have his followers scattered throughout the country—indeed, we are in the presence of some of those followers today.Most of us would agree with the views that have been expressed but, as was said time and again by earlier speakers, views alone are not enough.
For example, councils are often too proud to learn from one another and Government departments have pilot schemes but then never follow them up. We must study what works well and copy it.
I welcome the assurances that I understand have been given on staff protection following any closure. The minister's statement necessarily touched on prisoner rehabilitation.