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Offenders put to work clearing snow meet Minister

Criminals put to work on clearing icy pavements met the Justice Secretary today. Kenny MacAskill met the young offenders at a sheltered housing complex in Dunfermline.

 

Young people carrying out community service have been clearing snow and ice from pavements at the complex since before Christmas.

Mr MacAskill said: “This is a great example of a council responding quickly during this unprecedented cold spell.