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We have occasionally—more than occasionally—had individuals come to reception and say, “I’m so glad to be here, because it’s taken so long to get here.”
Sadly, it is only the CAMRA annual reception that showcases the best of the quality real ale and craft beer that Scotland now produces to a much greater extent and diversity than in previous decades.
Many who attended the reception told me that they appreciated that support.Approximately 10,500 people in Scotland live with MS—that is one of the highest rates in the world.
On Tuesday evening, the First Minister and I hosted a reception at Edinburgh castle for guests from the film and screen industries who are in Edinburgh for the 65th edition of our world-renowned international film festival.
That ensured that there was demand, which meant that Parliament day worked. Afterwards, we had a reception that more than 200 people—a cross-section of the community—turned up to.
I launched that campaign last year to a positive reception. It is my belief that the introduction of this offence will provide a deterrent and continue to promote that key message.
I was pleased to be able to attend—albeit briefly—the reception that the member had to celebrate the success of the cross-party internship for young disabled graduates.
As well as taking general road safety measures in education and engineering, we have very focused campaigns for those who will be most receptive to them. Rather than being just a blunt Government message, the campaigns have been market tested.
Scotland should project itself, domestically and internationally, as a country that is neither receptive to nor profitable for such a callous industry—it should be a hostile destination.