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Notwithstanding that, efficiencies and savings will have to be made for us to live within the budget settlement that we have and the growing demand that we face.
If that is causing concern, particularly among those who make their living from driving and require to charge their cars, we should look at that issue.
We are aware that volunteering numbers have gone down nationally. I think that the cost of living has had an impact. We are aware of the pressures and are planning for them.
I have been contacted by individuals living in England and Northern Ireland who have season tickets for Scottish clubs and who hope to travel to Scotland in two weeks’ time to attend a football match.