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The single market has opened up opportunities for consumers, who can now buy goods from anywhere in the EU. Competition rules have driven down prices—for example, in telecommunications and air fares.
If it is not connected, the patient will die. The pacemaker might be fine—we might have a beautiful bridge—but it will not fulfil the purpose that it was designed for.
There is also a question about fairness and proportionality and whether we agree with a system of progressive taxation whereby those at the top pay a higher rate than those at the bottom.
Regenerating them will be expensive and partnership working is key, but we will also need cash buy-in from all the partners, including the Scottish Government.
Does that mean that it is possible that—off the top of my head—20 years down the line there could be further claims for compensation for final salary pension schemes?