LOTHIAN AND BORDERS PROGRESS 2 WORK PROJECT

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That this House congratulates the Lothian and Borders Progress 2 Work project, which has become the first project of its kind to find paid employment for over 200 former drug users; further congratulates the project for placing an additional 400 former drug users in education or training; notes that Lothian and Borders Progress 2 Work is a partnership initiative with Apex Scotland, Phoenix House and Jobcentre Plus; and recognises the achievements of all those who have contributed to the project reaching this tremendous milestone.