Supported by: Tom Mason*, Liz Smith*, Bill Bowman*, Peter Chapman*, Miles Briggs*, Margaret Mitchell*, Michelle Ballantyne*, Alison Harris* Tuesday 25 September 2018 22 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan *S5M-14055 Liam Kerr: North East Areas Among the Best to Live—That the Parliament notes that the latest Vibrant Economy Index records Aberdeen as the second happiest and most vibrant place to live in Scotland, behind Edinburgh, with Aberdeenshire placed fourth; understands that areas are assessed by the index on a number of factors, including employment, school attainment, life expectancy and voter turnout, to determine the best to live; believes that the rankings reflect the strong sense of place and community identity in the north east, and considers that the findings are a welcome endorsement of the region.