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That is a long-winded way of saying that the work that has taken place does not preclude our getting answers to the questions that Mike Watson has raised. I am attracted to the idea of the Environment and Rural Development Committee considering the matter, because of its accumulated expertise and insights.
An informal session would be really helpful, as we need to clarify exactly how the bill has been conceived and what its intentions are. I am also attracted by the convener's suggestion of a seminar.
I take it that the committee accepts Alex Neil's suggestion that we go to consultation and that it is agreed that we contact a range of organisations. The matter might attract considerable interest, so we should approach the appropriate organisations—perhaps the clerks and I can determine which ones.
Appearance matters, and we should reflect that in our paper by dropping the reference to "2 external meetings a year".I am attracted to such meetings by the fact that about 80 per cent of the total enterprise and lifelong learning budget is delivered by quangos.
It could serve as an alternative to hunting, but some hunts would find it more attractive than others would. I am not absolutely clear about how a net saving would be achieved if a hunt ceased operating.
We will not necessarily have access to this committee room, but the launch could be held outwith the Parliament if necessary, to try to attract the press. It could held in the Parliament chamber.
Some 11,000 jobs in Jackie Baillie's constituency and beyond rest on the base, so any debate on the future of the Trident missile system must take into account the future of that base and those jobs.
My concern is about how the £18 million of public money—the deficit that is being supported—translates into future management. Where will the burdens lie?
The third question is, that motion S1M-3098, in the name of Dr Richard Simpson, on the Scottish fire service of the future, as amended, be agreed to. Motion, as amended, agreed to.