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The report suggests that they should be treated differently because they are indigenous languages and because nowhere else in the world will uphold them. Punjabi and Urdu will never die out, regardless of what the Scottish Parliament does or fails to do in relation to their development.
We believe that the only way that that will come about is if the committee supports a public inquiry. We do not want any more women to die unnecessarily because of the length of time that they have had to wait to be diagnosed.
To provide reasons in every circumstance would probably not be the best way forward. For those who clearly need a reason for their own peace of mind, it is important that we encourage the Procurator Fiscal Service to respond to that wish.
Is the minister prepared to reveal the true cost of the preferred bidder and will it provide best value for the Highland public? I am keen that we should be able to give as much information to members as possible.