IMMIGRATION Minister Kevin Foster invoked rocker Meatloaf yesterday as he accused Scottish authorities of not doing enough to support asylum seekers.
Control of immigration and asylum rests with Foster's Home Office department, despite repeated calls by the Scottish Government to hand over powers.
Outwith the dedicated programme for Syrian refugees, who have been sent to live across the country, all other asylum seekers in Scotland go to Glasgow.
Councils group Cosla has said more local authorities would be willing to take in those fleeing conflict and persecution, but the Home Office needs to provide cash for the services needed to help with language, health and other issues - something the department has refused.