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Some say that balances are for a rainy day; some in the Borders may think that it is raining. I know that the Deputy First Minister recognises the deep concerns in the Borders about the threats to public services.
There is therefore a secondary consideration here, which we may have to consider in due course.In a few weeks' time, we will be able to give more attention to such matters.
Everyone in the Parliament should welcome the availability of such evidence and analysis for our policy making because looking at such evidence before establishing our positions is exactly what we should be doing. Shona Robison may not consider that important, but I am afraid that we do.
If she cannot tell us now, will she give a commitment to establish what the cost would be, so that we can tackle hospital-acquired infections? Standards of cleanliness may be only one factor, but it is the main factor according to all observers.
This week, the attempt to construct new nuclear power stations gathered pace. There is talk that conclusions may be reached within the next month or so.
The truth of the matter is that the NHS in Scotland has been reduced to such a state that patients may be forced to go abroad to get the treatment that they need within a reasonable time.
We are bidding for the European championships and the Ryder cup. Scotland is walking tall. People may snipe from the sidelines, but those are great achievements by all members in two years.
In the report, I note that it is part of the Equal Opportunities Committee's remit to tackle such issues, even though it may be uncomfortable to contemplate them.I ask the committee to note the report, which informs it of the work of Routes out of Prostitution.