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The feedback that I had was that people want specific services, but they do not want to be ghettoised—they want to blend in and be anonymous. They want to live their lives peacefully and quietly.
I hate to think how many meetings I have attended where fears have been expressed about the interests of those who live and try to earn a living in a particular area.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
5 December 2005
The Executive has introduced a range of polices designed to assist older people live healthy independent lives such as free personal and nursing care, supporting people, care and repair scheme and rapid response teams.
I hope that the next time the Rural Affairs Committee brings a debate to the chamber, we can start to talk about how to improve the lives of people in Scotland, and not simply indulge in political rhetoric.