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Nothing in this legislative programme touches those commanding heights of the Scottish economy. How will we gain the comparative and competitive advantage that most members would like?
It suggested that the ministerial team that deals with the voluntary sector should visit different areas regularly. We made visits to the eight parliamentary regions, which was fairly successful.
That recommendation was a response to many submissions that were made to the committee and to members' experience of visiting different parts of Scotland and seeing how so-called joint working was not working.I have one problem.
Potentially, there will be two stressful, but necessary, visits over a period of time. The visits will take place much more frequently than previously.
If a person is convicted for breach of the peace and, on comparing notes with their fellow criminals, discovers that they have all been charged with breach of the peace, that does not constitute a deterrent.
The strategic audit shows that Scotland compares very well internationally on some indicators, such as education and research; that we are mid ranking on many; and that we compare poorly on a few.
You cannot make them stand up and explain why the designation has been made and whether it is necessary. I compare that with the procedures for planning and compulsory purchase.