The secondmajorpart of the strategy was to halt the aggression of the Soviet Union, and indeed, during his term of office, there was not one square kilometer of new soil that fell beneath the boots of Soviet troops.
The 11 goals he scored for his former side earlier in the season have played a majorpart in securing them a second successive season in the Premier League and he may well yet play a significant role in helping his new side into Europe next campaign.
In the secondpart of the debate, John Swinney told the chamber the budget settlement had been a "major challenge" so far due to a "tight financial settlement" from Westminster.
In the secondpart of the committee Barnardo's Scotland warned the committee the Bill as it stands would have 'major and unintended consequences' for Scotland.