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It is quite clear that Noel Ruddle was an evil man, but he is entitled to look after his own best interests. Others were elected to look after the best interests of the public, and they failed.
Cabinet (Meetings) I extend our best wishes to the First Minister and hope that a speedy recovery awaits him.To ask the First Minister what issues will be discussed at the next meeting of the Scottish Executive's Cabinet.
The committee must be outward looking in all it does, and it must be willing to learn from others. Just as we recommend best practice to everyone who gives evidence to us, we should look to best practice.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
3 November 2003
In education, it has been argued that that management is best delivered through local authorities; there are also arguments in favour of Stewart Sutherland's recommendation.
At the end of the day, the group agreed, with only one dissenting voice, that the targeted approach is the best way to try to increase uptake of free school meals.
We feel that a change is not far away, but in the meantime we want all the children to have the best life possible. Life is not easy at the moment, as my daughter will tell you.