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However, Mr Smith is perfectly correct to point out that it is not possible under standing orders to compel a minister to make a statement to the Parliament.
It is to that restricted extent that I seek to have the discussion on the record. You are talking about item 3. Yes, but I do not necessarily mean discussing the whole of item 3 in public.
We need to see through the fundamental changes that were agreed last December as speedily and effectively as possible. That is in the best long-term interests of Scotland's fishing industries and all parties in the chamber should get behind that.
I had not been expecting him and mockingly scolded him saying, "You've just missed the best part of the evening." With a withering look, he said, "Your speech?