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We must consider the regional context: the east of Scotland and the Lothians area will need a mix of light and heavy rail and Edinburgh will need a package. As a constituency MSP, I strongly believe that investment in Waverley and Haymarket is critical.
I am concerned that a number of parents have had to ask me, as their MSP, to intervene with their local authority to try to secure educational provision that they think is appropriate for their children.
Although I am not contradicting the suggested action—it is unlikely that the policy will be changed—I want to put on record that Mrs Dickson certainly has the support of many MSPs, including me, on this crucial issue.
Its meeting on the budget was attended probably by 150 representatives of community councils, the voluntary sector and several MSPs, including me, Richard Simpson and Sylvia Jackson.
The best debating point on that subject was made by Colin Fox. He said that 30 MSPs get free prescriptions. However, his bill would mean that 129 MSPs would get free prescriptions—100 beneficiaries, none of whom is poor.