Afleitch, you've had spurts of inactivity in the pass. Will you remain active in this position? In addition, do you have any specific plans for this office?
I will remain active in this position. It's something that appeals to me as I enjoy wading through legislation and the effects of legislation on employment, welfare etc. The only 'teeth' I can have are those given to me by the President
Just some questions (Although perhaps a bit redundant with BK,)
What do you envision the SoIA to be, and what will you do differently than your predecessors?
The SOIA was a post I lobbied for, so hopefully it can become what I hoped it would be. The President has asked me to review policy, particularly on employment which I am happy to do. While I cannot seperate my own fiscal right of centre approach to domestic policy from policy making, I have a track record of a progressive response to big issues over welfare. The President wants people back to work whether they are those affected by the recession or those who have been out of work and unnoticed for years. I want unemployment down. I want long term sick down. Hopefully some good papers and some good policy can come from that.
And finally.What is your opinion of the office of SoIA? - Could be a bit bigger, only room for one desk.
What do you plan to do as SoIA? - See above...wait no above again.
What will do to the "office" of SoIA? - Knock through into the water closet next door
What do you want done to the office of SoIA? - New curtains
How is Scotland these days? - Wet
