In many ways this research is a confirmation of the description that John Dickie used some years ago in his excellent book, Cosa Nostra.

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But John Dickie, head of the Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland, said the announcement was "a massive step forward" in the campaign to ensure healthy meals for children, whatever their home circumstances.

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John Dickie from Poverty Action Group in Scotland told the committee the Welfare Reform Bill was "very skeletal" and lacking in detail and he said he backed the Scottish government pushing for an amendment to the bill for Scottish ministers to be consulted in areas where there was a devolved impact.

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