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We are trying to develop legislation that will stand the test of time. However, the committee has expressed concerns at the length of time that joint inspections will take—the work will not be completed until 2008.
We want all those who are involved in the system to express their views. We want local authorities to express their views and—beyond that—we want the people who are directly affected, such as victims and witnesses, to express their views.
That is a very interesting point. We have heard the bus operators express concerns about the level of subsidy that is available for concessionary fares.
It is essential that the Parliament takes the opportunity to express its views at a time when there is still a chance to influence thinking and to contribute to the debate.
How do you envisage the arrangements working? Would such producers be able to express their concerns to Scottish ministers, who could then change the direction of QMS if there was a problem?