Chamber
Plenary, 29 Mar 2007
29 Mar 2007 · S2 · Plenary
Item of business
First Minister's Question Time
Child Poverty
I welcome Alex Neil's support for the union dividend. The resources are available for the period 2008 to 2011. The Scottish ministers will decide their use when they set budgets later this year.
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SNP
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The First Minister (Mr Jack McConnell):
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Alex Neil:
SNP
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The First Minister:
Lab
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Lab
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The First Minister:
Lab
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