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I notice that paragraph 4(3) on page 28 of the draft regulations states:"An out of hours opt out notice shall specify the date from which the contractor would like the opt out to take effect, which must be at least 3 or 6 months after the date of service of the out of hours opt out notice."
That means that the primary and secondary legislation must be implemented by that date in all four countries. Because the Scottish Parliament allows more scrutiny of secondary legislation than might be expected elsewhere, the issue is more pressing here.
This is not a terribly scientific measure, but the research on the costs of youth crime that was conducted in, I think, 1998—I cannot remember the exact date—came up with a figure of around £2,100 per crime.
If it can be achieved, having a common voice is very powerful and worth having. The experience to date of the policy missions suggests that the existence of a team working for Scotland is almost tangible.
If it can be achieved, having a common voice is very powerful and worth having. The experience to date of the policy missions suggests that the existence of a team working for Scotland is almost tangible.
We urgently need more training for older people so that they can keep up to date and develop new skills. There is a clear role for Scottish Enterprise to take the lead in setting the agenda for employers in both the public and private sectors.Agism is also a social justice issue.
If we were producing a phased-in game plan, the fulfilment date would certainly have to be clear and not be merely a wish to adapt all the schools in 50 or 60 years.
I just wish to put on record the fact that Iain Gray very much wants to come to the Social Justice Committee at a future date and would welcome discussion with committee members.