Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West
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13. To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the dementia strategy. (S3O-13371)
I thank the minister for her positive response. Like my colleague Nicol Stephen, this is probably the last time that I will speak in the Parliament, but I think and hope that many of the people on the front benches will return to carry on the good work that is going on. I will be delighted if the dementia strategy is foremost in their thoughts as the Scottish Government implements new policies.
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made since September 2010 on final design work for the reopening of Conon Bridge railway station.
Former Liberal Democrat MSP for Ross, Skye and Inverness West
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2011 — Election
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