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Essentially, we would have a conversation with the operating company to ask it about a pothole that has been raised by an MSP to allow us to draft a response.
I hope that the Scottish Government and my fellow MSPs embrace the report’s findings and recommendations, as we have an obligation as policy makers to invest in programmes that will help veterans adapt to social, political and economic life.
Members of the group were outside Parliament this morning trying to lobby MSPs on their way in. A public meeting held on 24 February and attended by the constituency and regional MSPs attracted more than 200 local residents.There did appear to be strong support for the campaign from local SNP politicians.
As I made clear in my statement, under the MSP code of conduct it is entirely permissible to take an active role in an issue in another constituency where one has the agreement of the relevant constituency MSP.
Alex Fergusson, Eric Fraser and I—and, indeed, many of the MSPs who are here today—had the opportunity to meet key stakeholders, veterans and employers with a wide variety of experiences to share.