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Members and their guests are going to be the first to see the two films—one is called “Cyber Attraction” and the other is called “Overexposure”—at a reception in Parliament tonight. From tomorrow, the films will be on Young Scot’s website, to be viewed and shared by anyone.
Sadly, all the lifestyle changes in the world will not eradicate the disease entirely, so it is vital that we support our scientists and researchers as they continue their commendable work. This week I attended a reception on beyond the cancer medicines that highlighted DNA mapping technologies.
On Tuesday evening, when SAMH had its annual reception in Parliament, it launched its campaign—going to be—to make sure that children and young people have access to early intervention.
It means more flights, busier airports, more retail, more support services supplied locally—catering, cleaning, reception facilities, taxis, buses and baggage handlers.
We need ordinary people to feel receptive towards international development as part of creating an atmosphere within which private individual donations can be made.
I, too, hear about the issue from disabled people. Last night at a reception, I spoke to a number of children with hearing loss, and all of them said that they had been bullied at school but that the school had not reported it.
I congratulated the newly elected MEPs, on the day of their election, at a small reception that I held for them at Bute house, and I have met them in Brussels since then.
The scheme will have to reach a critical mass of funding to make it all stack up. We are receptive to arguments of that nature. The funding would go to community advocacy and mentoring organisations, so we will work with those existing organisations.
I thank Richard Simpson for securing the debate and for arranging the reception last night, at which I was pleased to talk to quite a few GPs from across Scotland, including one from Leith, in my constituency.