Equalities

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at 3:42 pm on 2 December 1999.

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Photo of Jamie McGrigor Jamie McGrigor Conservative 3:42, 2 December 1999

On her first question, I think that Ms Jamieson was referring to sexual orientation and on her second, no, we do not think that it is a good idea to repeal section 28. I thank her for that.

The Conservative-inspired University of the Highlands and Islands goes a long way to providing more equality in education but, needless to say, its colleges are at a disadvantage due to the extra costs of being so remote. I ask the minister whether the Executive has plans to take account of that by increasing funds, as it does for primary and secondary education in those areas.

In this country, we are fortunate—