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In the earlier stages, we recognised that there was a slower take-up, particularly in the Highlands and Islands. I know that Keith Brown, who was the cabinet secretary at the time, wrote to organisations to encourage them to step up and become more engaged in the programme.
The meeting was exceptionally positive and the Heathrow team is working with us. As you know, Keith Brown is the minister, and he sent a memorandum of understanding that clarified Scotland’s role in the supply chain.
Earlier this year I was at Sparrows Offshore Services Ltd in Bridge of Don to meet former pupils of my old school, Ellon academy. I met Leanne Brown, who is a hydraulic technician.
I am thinking of John MacCormick, Iain Crichton Smith, Sorley MacLean, George Mackay Brown and women such as Naomi Mitchison, Ishbel MacAskill and Màiri Mhòr nan Òran, which for those who do not speak Gaelic translates as Big Mary of the Stories.
During our discussions at the committee, the concern was raised that the opt-out mechanism might take a considerable time to put into practice. Paul Brown from the Legal Services Agency stated: “It has taken an inordinate amount of time to get to where we are ...
A sub-group was set up, which I convened and chaired; it also included Jaki McDougall, Sambrooke Scott from film hub Scotland and Ian Brown from Film Mobile Scotland, which is now the Indy Cinema Group.
A number of people, including Paul Brown of the Legal Services Agency, have given evidence to the committee to the effect of taking that more pragmatic view.
Are you looking to get the biggest bang for your buck out of economic growth by the measures that you are taking in relation to NDR, or does the idea of inclusive economic growth transfer between portfolios? Obviously, Keith Brown is very keen to see inclusive growth in relation to investment in city deals.
I am pleased to welcome to the meeting Morag Driscoll, convener of the family law sub-committee of the Law Society of Scotland, and Mark Allison, director of Livingstone Brown. I thank both of you for coming to the meeting at such short notice.