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Significant additional funds have been provided by both the Executive and the UK Government, as part of the recent Spending Review, to boost the uptake of science and technology subjects.
Estimates on the impact of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 on the mental health officer (MHO)workforce were reached in consultation with the Association of Directors ofSocial Work and COSLA. £2.5 million per annum additional funding has been madeavailable for 2004-05 and 2005-06.
I drew attention to paragraph 5(2)(g), which states:"confirmation that public funding towards the cost of the measure has not been sought otherwise than under these Regulations and that it is not intended to seek such funding."
However, the successful projects seem to be those that are more flexible. How can we marry that flexibility and choice for young people with a funding and governmental structure that is target driven while still keeping up to date with the needs of the young people?