This search includes all content on the Scottish Parliament website, except for Votes and Motions. All Official Reports (what has been said in Parliament) and Questions and Answers are available from 1999. You can refine your search by adding and removing filters.
I certainly agree on the value and importance of the Caledonian programme. It is important to recognise that some local authorities use other programmes.
I would like to see an increase in needle exchange programmes to tackle HIV and hepatitis C and reverse the upward trend that, again, followed a cut in those programmes.
Unfortunately, those payments are being administered through payroll, which means that many victims—current and past employees—are being put into higher tax brackets and that those who have lost their jobs are now losing their benefits.
This will be an anxious time for employees, and the Scottish Government has offered support to those who are facing redundancy through our partnership action for continuing employment initiative.
What support can the Scottish Government give to the employees both in Invergordon and at the storage site in Kishorn who will be affected by this decision?