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In Glasgow, we felt that it was not done properly and the minister is looking at that.Our papers state that NHS Grampian will make a decision on the issue early in the new year. How early in the new year will that happen?
The fact that waste is being burned as a fuel brings a plant within the definition of a co-incineration plant, which would therefore be subject to the new controls.I clarify that the new provisions do not stop the burning of waste.
Trish Godman is here as substitute for Alasdair Morrison. Alex Fergusson is visiting the committee and we might have other visiting members during the morning.Under agenda item 1, we have two affirmative instruments to consider.
Because my wife's parents live in Perth, I regularly allow myself to be driven to Perth by her or even—I should confess—drive the car myself. I try to make those visits coincide with Perth farmers market.
It is also clear that, by focusing on this issue in the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish nationalists are trying to distract attention from the new poll tax that they announced yesterday.
As the council leader said yesterday, it is likely that the decision—following misrepresentation by Colin Fox and others—will lead to substantial rent increases, a cutback in new housing in the city and deterioration of the housing stock.
I extend my good wishes to the committee for the new year.We are in a new committee room in the Hub and I note with interest the ring of fire that is directly above my head.