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That is a radical change from the views that his predecessor expressed last year. I am delighted to hear that there may be some change on that. Culture is evolutionary by its nature.
That says it all.With all due respect to Kenny Gibson, the motion in his name will not provide any solution. An independent Scotland may be the answer for him and his SNP colleagues.
I am advised that Brian Fitzpatrick previously indicated that he would resign if Stobhill hospital were closed. Is that correct? You may respond if you are brief. I am happy to deal with that question.
In fact, we hope to start the consultation period next week and to introduce a bill to Parliament by the end of May. If Parliament agrees that the bill be passed, a new system should be in place by 2003.
We cannot continue to allow discards and should do away with the problems of blackfish, which may be appearing again. The industry does not want go down the blackfish route.
Without wishing to be the ghost of Government future, may I suggest that cutting class sizes for children between the ages of three and eight would make a big difference to literacy and numeracy levels in Scotland?
Our industry is probably better prepared than some politicians for the regulations that may be introduced.I recognise the efforts that the industry has made over the years to improve its practices in relation to the environment and health and safety.