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We regulate those solicitors, but the way in which we do so is governed by the Department of Trade and Industry.On consumer credit matters, we are subject to the Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Scallop growing is considered to be a fish farming industry of the future. If it is stifled at birth, as it were, the west coast will lose a potentially big industry for the future.
As one of the best-value reports states, we have gone down part of the road with the traditional method and taken some of the PPP method on board. A balance makes sense for the future. We cannot continue to roll out projects under PPP.
Many—I would say the majority—are based in the island communities and work for Caledonian MacBrayne. They are worried about what the future holds for them and the routes.The main concerns have been listed many times, but it does no harm to repeat them.
People with better qualifications are able to get jobs and to have the security of a job in the future and the dignity and prosperity that those jobs bring.
It is a little extravagant for the Government to claim credit for that. Given what we heard from Mr Rose and Mr Finlay, the credit for producing organic food should go to the producers, despite the unlevel playing field.