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Although that party gets 35 to 40 per cent of the vote in Scotland, I do not believe that it has two thirds of the best brains that apply for public appointments in Scotland.
That is what is reported to me by practitioners in different parts of Scotland—especially by practitioners with experience of working in different parts of Scotland.
Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 The next item of business is a debate on motion S1M-2781, in the name of Jim Wallace, on the general principles of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.
I applaud his commitment to protecting the privacy of the individuals and to making sure that the same thing never happens again either in the Borders or in any other part of Scotland. I welcome the report.I support Scott Barrie's plea that as much support as possible should be given to social work in Scotland.
(S2O-12378) No child in Scotland should have to face danger, risk, neglect or abuse, including those children whose lives are blighted by chaotic parental drug misuse.
That causes confusion among the public, and I am obliged to the convener for agreeing with me on that.As members can see in my letter, I have conceded that the Scotland Act 1998 constrains what can be done.