Written Question · S2W-18900 · Session 2
What plans it has to review its anti-racism campaign and wider strategy, in light of the statement in Positive Action in Housing's 10th Ann…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to review its anti-racism campaign and wider strategy, in light of the statement in Positive Action in Housing's 10th Annual Report 2005 that the campaign has stalled.
The answer
We remain committed to the ”One Scotland. Many Cultures” campaign and those projects we are funding as part of the campaign. We are currently developing the next phase of media activity for the campaign, and as in previous phases, have sought views from stakeholders at national and local level. It is an important part of the development of our campaign that we consider contextual issues. We realise that recent events are bound to influence public attitudes but rather than diminish the need for a national campaign, it makes it all the more necessary that positive signals are sent to all communities that racism will not be tolerated and that Scotland is place in which all are welcome. We are clear that the campaign and associated projects are part of a long-term investment strategy to tackle the causes and effects of racism in this country.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-18900 by reference.