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I hope that the committee's response will reflect the comments that members have made because I believe that we are genuinely concerned. That concern might be expressed in a certain way at committee, but behind that is a genuine concern that the people who are supposed to be driving the civil service forward are going round and round in circles.
Members may remember that we took evidence some time ago on the original legislative consent memorandum for the bill. We expressed several deep concerns about the proposals.
I say that because I mentioned the inquiry to several people in the industry and they expressed great interest in it. It is the first time that freight will have been studied in the Scottish Parliament.
I am happy to link what you have just said to Susan Deacon's remarks, because I share the doubts that she expressed. It is unfinished business; the situation is on-going and the Executive's response has to be checked against the reality.
I welcome the fact that the Executive has made a prompt response to the concerns that were expressed in committee. That said, the minister and his officials should reflect on how we got into this situation.
Is the First Minister aware that more than half the members of the Parliament have signed a motion, in the name of Jackie Baillie, that expresses concern about the future funding of the initiative or a permanent replacement for it?
I suggest that we involve Children 1st in the evidence seminar, as that organisation has expressed an interest in the subject and will make a worthwhile contribution.
I simply want to record my personal perspective in the Official Report, but I have a duty to the people of Skye and must play along with the system that is available to us to try to express ourselves. I find that unacceptable.