John Swinney: “I want to reassure members of the public that the cost-of-living support we’re putting in place in the Highlands and…”

I am very pleased to appoint Alyn Smith as Minister-designate for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.

It would not be my intention for people to travel further.

We have got to make sure is that we work with the trade unions to undertake a reform programme.

I can't put a specific figure on that today and I simply wouldn't be giving a comprehensive answer if that was the case.