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Mr Brown's claim that there is no timescale for resolving these matters is not borne out by the evidence that I marshalled for Parliament in my opening speech.
The changes that have been outlined can give councils flexibility and allow local solutions to local problems. How does Gavin Brown view the single outcome agreements?
Jean Morrison referred to the definition of fuel poverty. Gavin Brown might want to follow that up. My question will be a little opaque; I hope that the panel will bear with me.
Those inflationary pressures are no longer with us, and the level of interest rates is improving access to affordable credit. Mr Brown is right that there is a balance to be struck.
If the Government is planning to weaken the plan because of any order, that is even worse. Gavin Brown makes a valid and fair point. I would like to get further information on skills and training.
Although the proposed improvements with regard to child welfare reporters are positive— I take on board the point that Keith Brown makes. We must ensure that the system is fair to all parties and, most important of all, to the child.
The other point that has been raised is about the implications of socioeconomic deprivation. Anne Robertson Brown was right to say that this kind of crime is perpetrated across society.
Especially in the creel-fishing sector, Scotland has a lot of very high-value premium products that the European market loves—especially live langoustines, live lobsters and live brown crabs. We are therefore very exposed to problems, and we are very concerned.