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(S1O-3864) That is an important question and I appreciate Kenny Gibson's increasing concern with the quality and supply of Scotland's housing stock, which will obviously be needed to match the growing population, if Mr Gibson's efforts are successful.
Furthermore, will he give a guarantee about the pledge made by the chancellor, Gordon Brown, before the election, that £66 million would be spent on school buildings and equipment in Scotland? Is that money guaranteed—yes or no?
In terms of universities' retention of students and ensuring successful graduation, Scotland's position in Europe is good, but the drop-out rate among students from disadvantaged backgrounds is significantly higher than that in other social groups.
As he will be aware, we have already taken forward the Shetland Islands Regulated Fishery (Scotland) Order 1999. We are seeking to encourage other forms of local management of fisheries.
Alongside that, almost £0.5 billion extra has gone into the health service this year, which represents record investment in developing our NHS here in Scotland. There is no question but that this Executive is starting to turn around the situation that the NHS has been in for 20 years.
Bell College of Technology(Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2007 (SSI 2007/171) The Subordinate Legislation Committee has raised no points on SSI 2007/171.