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The Committee of the Regions last week adopted a resolution on enlargement following a successful conference. That demonstrates a good way of discussing an issue, then taking a position.Another area where the public and democratic sector of Scotland needs to work closely together will be economic and monetary union.
I understand that all members of the Scottish Parliament were notified that that was going to take place. We will follow those results with great interest.
If so, a lot of the concerns of low-paid workers will be removed, particularly those of health service workers, who were the ones at risk following transfer to private contractors.
The most optimistic predictions suggest that it will hit around 2020 or 2030. Some people say that peak oil has already hit and that it happened in 2000, which is when the price of oil started to go up.
He said:"I have no doubt that the committee will want to examine the outcome of the review. Following the review, I intend to publish a report in spring next year".
You forecast a further reduction in the RSA budget over the next two years. That follows an underspend—albeit a small one of 2 per cent—on last year's RSA budget.
I hope, too, that we are no less passionate or committed to building a fairer and more just world in the future. I call Rosie Kane, to be followed by Linda Fabiani. I ask members to keep speeches tight, please.