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We must address the fact that far too many public service and emergency service workers in Scotland are vulnerable and need extra protection.I am sure that other members, like me, have a sense of déjà vu.
However, if we cannot do that in the current spending round, we need a commitment in the next one for extra money for the extra homes that will be needed for homeless people and people on the general housing needs waiting lists.
The workability of what I propose would depend on how much extra land was freed up. The lack of affordable housing is a huge issue for Argyll and Bute Council.
I had prepared an extended speech, and if it is cut to three minutes, that will be unfortunate. In your case, we will manage the extra minute, but other members will have three minutes.
That would compensate for any blight that was placed on land by the registration of a community interest in buying it. Many of the extra provisions to which Rhoda Grant refers reflect the present situation in compulsory purchase.