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One of the principal criteria is whether the subject of a petition raises a new issue. It is clear that PE833 raises a new issue; one that relates to the work of the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Executive.
As such, it will be welcomed throughout Scotland, but particularly by young people. When I visit schools and receive visits from young people to the Parliament, they often raise animal welfare issues with me.
I can see that there are practical advantages in doing that, at least as a first step, even if ultimately you want a more radical revision of the procedure.
The insurance companies, which will ultimately have to pay out the money, are not being prejudiced in any way, because the minister made it quite clear what they would have to face.
The issue is not forgotten history: it exists and can be seen in Strathaven. I encourage people to visit Strathaven, a place in which I live and which I have the privilege of representing as a constituency MSP.