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Before we begin questions, I remind members that the witnesses from the non-Executive bills unit cannot express political opinions; they are here to provide advice and information about how the process works.
However, I understand that Westminster is considering interest freeze as part of an overhaul of the Consumer Credit Act 1974. There is a problem with reserved matters.
Has he also considered that his heir apparent, Henry McLeish, will get the credit if the Administration survives, and that the First Minister will get the blame if it collapses?
Given the member's commitment to a Scottish wave energy test site, how can she support the Government's amendment, which will delete that part of Robin Harper's motion?
Early on, the decision was taken to use a system that relied on credit and debit card sales, which meant that transactions had to be made by telephone.
We continue to have concerns about storage of sludge on site for up to six months. I will continue to pursue the matter with the minister, because I think that it is an on-going issue.