Keith Harding
Former Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife
Former Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife
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To ask the Scottish Executive when it will next meet representatives of Fife police board. (S1O-6712)
The minister will be aware that the number of recorded crimes and offences in Fife has got much worse during the four years of this Administration. Can he explain why the Executive's justice policy is failing in Fife?
At the outset, I should perhaps declare an interest as I fall into the category of older people and my opportunity gap may well deteriorate in the near future. Having said that, I am absolutely delighted that the minister is present today. I will do my best to match the passion that she promised me. I shall not patronise older people by lecturing them on which opportunities they should...
Former Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife
Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election
Left the Scottish Parliament on 31 March 2003 — Election
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