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Could we perhaps raise our aspirations, not getting caught up in the nitty-gritty of who can and who cannot get free access to public transport or what is fair but, instead, opening up free public transport to everybody?
I hope that members will recognise the strong value to Scotland in achieving a shift towards active travel, in maintaining the health of our young people and in ensuring that active travel is as inclusive as it needs to be.
On the topic of health, mental health and physical health issues prevent people from getting back to work. The level of economic inactivity in Scotland is way too high—much higher than it is in England.
Of course, we cannot rely just on activity in schools. As you have alluded, there will be people who achieve great success academically at university who will, thereafter, struggle to get into employment.
During that period, we will be working with our partners right across the sporting sector to address inequalities in access to physical activities and sport, and to aspire to be a more active nation.