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Justice Secretary Jack Straw is to face questions about his role in the run-up to the release of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi.

Scotland's public sector has smashed targets to become more efficient, by saving more than £830m last year, ministers say.

A report into the Homecoming Scotland celebrations is expected to say a £40m economy boost target is on its way to being met.


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