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Contemporary issues such as social inclusion, equality and volunteering as they affect people, both old and young.

23/07/2008 Alcohol scheme leads to crime fall
Minister in Fife to hear how over-21s alcohol trial has helped cut disorder.
17/07/2008 Extra breaks for carers
Increased support for carers will include 10,000 extra respite weeks.
17/07/2008 Support for veterans
Scottish Government outlines measures to improve the lives of armed service personnel.

The terms for the review of the concessionary bus fares scheme for elderly and disabled people have been published.

These include proposals to extend the scheme to include injured forces veterans.

The review will assess how the scheme has been operating and look at ways to improve it.