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As there are no further comments on the petrol price inquiry, we will move on to the issue of the countryside premium scheme, which Alex Fergusson asked to be placed on the agenda.
Having discussed the scheme with you, convener, I have grave concerns about its administration, particularly with regard to the so-called double payment to 120 farmers throughout the country. However, I am aware that we will discuss the agriculture petitions at our next meeting and, as I will be able to ask a question on the matter in the chamber on Thursday, I am content to let the matter rest until we can deal with it when we deal with the petitions, if the committee does not object.
I might object to our not discussing it just now.
You can object if you like. I am quite willing to discuss it now.
No. I was joking.
I thought that you were but I would be more than happy to discuss it now. I believe, however, that we will have an opportunity to do so when we deal with the petitions.
Are we agreed?
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