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The bill strengthens the position of advance statements, gives service users greater confidence that their wishes will be taken into account in their treatment and ensures that the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has a better picture of the use of advance statements.
We need a balance between ensuring a more consistent approach and recognising that each local authority is a body corporate in its own right and has democratic accountability, given that councils are ultimately accountable to their electorate.
In addition, researchers at Loughborough University have taken account of housing costs, which are an important consideration in real day-to-day living costs.
Our concerns all relate to the extent to which the bill is being taken forward with proper account being taken of the way in which any changes have implications for people’s human rights.
I referred earlier to the policy that we have had over the years of taking account of facilities where waste is collected, processed and transported as well as landfill, and recycling facilities are certainly included in that.
The current system does not take affordability into account. There is a set repayment period of 30 years, regardless of the amount that is owed or the financial circumstances of the owner.
They are still thirsting for justice. 17:45 I begin by thanking Claudia Beamish for securing this very important debate and for her first-hand account of the realities on the ground in Gaza.