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Investment produces improved public services - Minister
13/01/2006
The increased investment in Scotland's public services is yielding real improvements across the country according to Finance and Public Service Reform Minister Tom McCabe.
Commenting on public sector employment statistics published today he said:
"The rise in the number of teachers, police and health service staff over the last few years is evidence that our investment, coupled with a strong economy, is making a real difference.
"Overall employment in Scotland - both private and public sector - is at an all time high and we have an economy that is stronger and more stable than it has been for generations.
"While the largest growth over the last few years has been in the private sector, today's figures show the bulk of the public sector growth has been more nurses, more doctors, more teachers and more social workers. Our investment and reform programme is beginning to have real results where it matters."
The statistics published today can be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/jointstaffingwatch