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How do we ensure that our nationhood and our people’s desire not to bomb Syria are expressed? How does Westminster react when a country has expressed clear objection and wants to take no part in the war?
Although mobile monitoring is useful, I would also call for long-term monitoring at various sites, which is good because it allows us to look at trends over time.
I accept the point that there is that power imbalance, for want of a better expression, across sport—that is a challenge that sport must face and deal with.
Only latterly—when retrospective approval was asked for and, as Mr Beattie touched on, the minister expressed displeasure about the circumstances—did the Government become aware of the situation, via the director general and the deputy director.
I will briefly explain the rationale underpinning that decision, but first I acknowledge the deep frustration, concern and, indeed, anger that have been expressed by civil society and others who have worked to shape the bill to date.
Children and young people have strongly expressed that they want me and my office to work on that issue, and we are really excited about developing links with the groups that I mentioned and bringing them back into the conversation.