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Since last October and November, residents of Cuiken Terrace and Cuiken Bank in Penicuik in my constituency have been approaching me concerning the proposed development of social housing in Cuiken Terrace.
I will be blunt: this country must rebuild its shattered reputation for financial expertise, probity and integrity in international circles. The banking crisis has seen to that.The approach that I have outlined is the right approach.
I want to ensure that the Scottish Government cannot go back on its word and cut back that commitment at a later date. Members might ask why the Government would do that.
Another issue that was raised was the possible implications for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service of not showing attainment dates for 16 and 17-year-olds on the published register.
That keeps the figures and the evidence up to date. A number of colleagues have made the point that the marine plan should change on the basis of real-time evidence.