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I think that it was Jamie Stone who said that, throughout Scotland, there are sufferers of asthma in all age groups without exception. There is poor recognition of asthma.
We take the view that, for there to be some consistency and so that we can build our case for future negotiations with the European Union, there must be a clear, logical process. We must not make exceptions that are not easy to explain later in the day.
I understand that one committee convener told members when they were visiting other parts of Scotland that they should not accept a sandwich from a local authority.
It will be a welcome addition, not only for the residents of Edinburgh, but for the many tourists who visit. We have had an interesting debate this afternoon.
However, I was slightly alarmed to discover that on Friday—and with comparatively little notice—the fee for Disclosure Scotland applications will increase 50 per cent from £13.60 to £20.
I was coming to that point but, in the interest of brevity, I will move on, as I have made my point about the comparative costs in Scotland and England.There is still a long way to go.