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I would like a lot more support to be provided through the rural development regulation. Historically, Scotland has had the lowest level of rural developmentfunding in Europe.
When an application was considered for the original grant from the European regional developmentfund, it was thought that it would be 50 per cent of £8 million.
Forexample, funding for Sure Start Scotland, which supports vulnerable children and families throughout Scotland, has been significantly increasedand will rise to £50 million in 2006.
Local knowledge still needs to be applied to the results and other factors—such as road safety, economic development and the general prioritisation of funding—need to be included in the equation.
We believe it is right and in the interests of the service in Scotland that we play a full part in the current talks aimed at developing a new UK-wide NHS pay system.
Following the report, the Executive intends to fund and develop a Scottish long-term conditions alliance to articulate patients' views and pilot self-management approaches.
What about meeting in Australia? If you can persuade the SPCB to fund a trip to Australia, we who are about to have our allowances investigated will salute you.