Will the member take an intervention?

I accept that point, but there is concern when the figures suddenly start to rise again, and we need to look at that.

I welcome and acknowledge the improvements that we have seen in Scotland since the rather damning report by the United Nations in 2005, w

Will the member take an intervention?

Okay.

The debate gets more interesting as it goes on.

Yes, it was.

I begin by joining Patrick Harvie in congratulating his local social enterprise, ApparelXchange, on the work that it does.

I thank everyone who is involved in the forum.

I join my colleagues from across the chamber in welcoming the Social Enterprise World Forum back to Scotland, and congratulate all those