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The sets of data that are available, which measure outcomes, appear to be incomplete. The expression used by the Auditor General is that “there is a lack of robust data”.
In many ways, the islanders welcomed the increased traffic and the increased visitor numbers to their islands, but there were negative consequences as well.
Amendment 27 is very much a probing amendment that I am keen to discuss, and I will continue to raise the issue as the situation continues. Before I speak to my amendment 26, I want to say a few words about amendment 24, and to express my gratitude to the Government for moving so far on the matter.
As this is the first formal opportunity that I have had since the Commonwealth games to do so, I publicly record my deep appreciation to Commonwealth Games Scotland, the delivery company that delivered the Commonwealth games, the city of Glasgow, the people of Glasgow and team Scotland for the outstanding performance of the Commonwealth games. They were all a credit to our country and we should be very proud of them.
They illustrate the fact that austerity, welfare cuts and policies such as universal credit and the bedroom tax have all helped to push people in general, and children in particular, into poverty.
I am absolutely delighted that the decision has been made and that we can close the petition. And take credit for the decision. That might be a stretch.
These include most of the large retail chains, in addition to substantial numbers of hotels and other businesses dealing with visitors from Europe. In addition, Historic Scotland has been accepting euros from visitors to its sites for many years.