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We will absolutely support what is being done in Aberdeen. Similar activities are being undertaken in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, too, including through the collective works of the chambers of commerce, to get people out.
Accordingly, the consequences of inaction are not promising either. Mass job losses can produce long-term economic scarring that possibly takes decades to reverse.
The employment rate fell over the quarter in Scotland, despite the number of men entering work increasing.
The economic inactivity rate was unchanged over the quarter, and is still higher than the UK overall.
Mr Whittle is also right to highlight the issue of general physical activity, and significant investment, interventions and work are continuing in, for example, active travel.