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That is why it is appropriate that NASCO is based in Scotland. When I visited Pictavia in Angus, I discovered that the Picts had carved salmon on 18 of their most important stones in Scotland.
This year, through the motion that we have tabled, we seek to eliminate that situation and to get agreement in December that, as long as we purify certain conditions relating to a cap on effort—seeking a non-restrictive quota and, as part of the deal that we signed up to last year, having many more scientific visits and allowing many more observed positions...
We have had community planning partnerships for some time; some have a fairly focused identity, while others are probably still struggling to know precisely what they are about. Our sense is that almost a different language needs to be used.
I will allow members who wish to make points or to ask questions to do so, but before that I will seek clarification from Mr Gordon.A few months ago the Local Government and Transport Committee, of which I am also a member, visited Stranraer to talk to the community there about the impact of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001.
Over a three-day period, 10 teachers from six local authority areas will visit co-operatives such as the John Lewis Partnership and the Co-op to gain an insight into the benefits of employee ownership in a business environment.
When I was involved in taking evidence and making visits throughout Scotland for the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Bill, I was made aware of the difficult circumstances that some workers face far too regularly.
The Co-op has demonstrated that it has a responsibility to its staff and to the wider community, and it is to be commended for that.I have seen at first hand the work that has been done in Co-op stores. Last week I visited a Co-op store in Paisley with the local USDAW shop steward, Audrey Hendrie.
I, for one, will take advantage of it to visit the Ardverikie estate, better known from "Monarch of the Glen", which has broadcast its 36,000 acres of beautiful Scottish scenery.