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I know that members might want us to set a date now, but the contractors are clear that, given the technical nature of the work, they cannot give a specific date, because a key part of the work is weather sensitive.
For me, that would ensure the opportunity for full consultation with stakeholders to find the best way for us here in Scotland to take our elections forward and it would allow us to have our own legislation at a later date, in time for our Scottish elections.
Just a couple of weeks ago, £4.5 million was announced to improve the school estate so that school-age childcare and holiday clubs can be offered on it. It is hoped that, in the coming years, the funding will be used not just for the school estate but for community venues that provide childcare.
We also recently launched the £1.4 million ScotSpirit holiday voucher scheme for tourism businesses to sign up to help low-income families, unpaid carers and disadvantaged young folk to take a break from caring.