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Witnesses agreed it was essential to have some form of membership of Horizon 2020 and access to future funding programmes like FP9iThe framework programme that will succeed Horizon 2020 through associate membership, even though this would not have the same benefits as full membership.
If they feel that such information sharing is necessary, we are here to assist. It is a matter for them. We have the powers and would be happy to use them if it can be shown that doing so is necessary and proportionate and will not create a needless and expensive bureaucracy.
Support for redundant workers including BARMAC ex-employees and contractors. Specialist small-scale intermediate labour market projects commencing in Sutherland and one under discussion for Wick.
Clearly, that will be a factor when companies consider their investment programmes. I refer you to the FSB report, which we referenced in our written submission, on the effect of new supermarkets; I referred to that in my answer to Mr Tolson.
One of my concerns relates to an issue that we discussed earlier—the fact that you are bringing in a team of consultants to run a training programme. I have seen that in other organisations.
Indeed, £20 million more than previously is available for organic produce in the new Scottish rural development programme. We will continue to build that capacity.We have talked about East Ayrshire Council's groundbreaking work.