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It would be appropriate for tribunals involving welfare benefit claims such as for disability living allowance and so on. The question of disability living allowance came up earlier.
It is not just a question of police numbers, staff numbers, technological support or whether we punish or rehabilitate people; it is about how we educate ourselves, live our lives and organise our society.
I encourage transport operators of all types—including rail operators, as Mary Mulligan rightly said—to work harder to participate in a scheme that is making a difference to the lives of many people across Scotland.
Volunteering represents a huge investment of time, energy and commitment by individuals who want to improve the lives of those around them, close the opportunity gap and help make their communities a better place.
I look forward to the bill making a real difference in people's lives. It is regrettable that there has been insufficient time to give full attention to many of the issues that were before the committee.