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On standardisation, I will draw on some of the points that Ben Howarth mentioned about dialogue among local authorities through formally convened forums where they can share best practice.
Throughout the draft JFS, there are many references to science but they are inconsistent. In places, the draft talks about the “best available science”, but that best available science might, at times, not be very good.
We will comment on its successes and deficiencies, point out areas of improvement and talk to councils directly about how those improvements are being undertaken.
As the constituency MSP for Govan shipyards, Johann Lamont should be getting behind the shipyard to say that it is the best place to build the type 26 frigates regardless of the outcome of next year’s vote.
All those things are joined up. Mr Rowley and I have probably talked about this issue as much as we have talked about any other issue over recent years.