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because we have no power to act on it. I was grateful for Robert Brown's comments about the differences and was interested to hear his perception that a new offence would be preferable.
On resuming— I welcome two people from very near home: Keir Bloomer, the chief executive of Clackmannanshire Council, and Keith Brown, the leader of the council. I invite you to make some opening remarks.