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On the issue of the investment that was possible following the write-off of debts, the Scottish water authorities gained a higher proportionate write-off than those in England and Wales.
However, it recommended other things— measures that must be taken further. We would do well to follow Frank Dobson, who last September announced a Government task force to tackle violence against social work staff in England.
Some of the difficulties are due in part to the requirements to carry out the essential safety works recommended by Lord Justice Taylor following the Hillsborough stadium disaster.
The figure could be cut to 60 per cent by 2020, and Scottish timber could close the gap.One of the major barriers to achieving that goal is the strength of sterling, which was touched on by two previous speakers.