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This report was published in October 2010.

“SCOTTISH MANUFACTURED EXPORTS ESTIMATES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2010

Scottish manufactured export sales grew by 0.6 per cent in real terms in the second quarter of 2010 and fell by 2.5 per cent over the year to the end of June 2010, according to estimates published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.

The main findings are:

· Scottish manufactured export sales increased by 0.6 per cent in real terms in 2010 Q2 (seasonally adjusted). The level of Scottish manufactured export sales decreased by 2.5 per cent in real terms over the year to 2010 Q2.

· Over the quarter, growth in exports was observed in textiles, fur & leather (+22.8%); metals & metal products (+15.1%); wood, paper, publishing & printing (+6.9%); chemicals, coke, refined petroleum & nuclear fuel (+2.9%) and engineering and allied industries (+1.3%). In the same period, declines were observed in food, drink and tobacco (-4.4%) and other manufacturing (-6.5%).

· Over the year to June 2010, growth was observed in food, drink & tobacco (+10.1%); wood, paper, publishing & printing (+8.4%); chemicals, coke, refined petroleum & nuclear fuel (+5.0%) and other manufacturing (+4.9%). Over the year, declines were observed in engineering & allied industries (-13.6%); textiles, fur & leather (-3.5%) and metals & metal products (-2.3%).”

This report was published on 16th June 2009.

“This report presents the findings from the ‘Building on the Experiences of Children and Young People’s component of Better Together Scotland’s Patient Experience Programme. It explores aspects of health care that are most important to children and young people who use NHS services in Scotland. The purpose of this exploratory study with children and young people was to identify research topics and methodologies appropriate for further research.”