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I understand fully the concerns that have been expressed and the potential for future use of the power in a way such as that about which Brian Adam expressed concern. My officials are drafting amendments that will offer more protection.
In particular, members—including Sarah Boyack and Margaret Smith—have mentioned the Western general hospital and the Roseburn corridor. When we visited those sites, we understood exactly the message that was given to us.
The amendments will require those local authorities that provide education on Gypsy or Traveller sites to include such support in their accessibility strategies.
I am very interested in this point because it was my privilege yesterday to attend a meeting of the Scottish Grand Committee in London—I think that the Official Report of the meeting will be available tomorrow morning.