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Quite a lot of case stories are coming out in responses.We have done all that work and spoken to MSPs, and we have, I hope, cross-party support for a motion to be debated later this month or next month.
In October last year, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Communities and Pensioners’ Rights, Alex Neil MSP, reassured himself that he had another year to reach the target.
That applies to the Scottish Government, every MSP, the UK Government, local government, banks, industry, the workforce and trade unions—in other words, to us all.
For example, at a recent briefing at North East Scotland College, it was highlighted to MSPs that the college was having difficulty attracting appropriate people to lecture on some oil and gas courses.
I wonder whether we should ensure that members get a choice about which floor their office is on in the MSP block. Some of us would choose to be at the top; others might not.
I am delighted that Malcolm Chisholm has reminded me that a number of Labour MSPs last year supported a motion in the name of Elaine Smith that supported the Unison campaign for free school meals.