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In association with the police, we have held courses for all staff on de-escalation techniques and basic self-defence.I probably take a slightly different view on an issue that was raised earlier.
I am not sure how further study would assist us in assessing an impact that is, de facto, nil. That more or less corroborates what SNH has said to us: it would be nice for us to have the assessment, but not necessary.The point that SNH raises about Atlantic salmon is more important, concerning why the environmental statement did not recognise Atlantic salmo...
If so, and if that lack of awareness leads the select committee to recommend the introduction of something de novo down south, are you also concerned that that could lead to duplication and a reinvention of the wheel?
Frankly, it is not a robust enough stance for the committee simply to accept that something is de facto in breach of the ECHR. Anyone will tell you that if one person thinks that something is in breach of the ECHR, another person will dispute that.
I repeat that that was not how the point was put to us, but de facto that is what happens.Finally, there is a need to continually benchmark the services that are provided through visitscotland.com with those of our competitors to ensure that we remain ahead of the game and that we monitor progress.
If a committee takes the witness down an avenue—or a cul-de-sac—that the witness does not want to go down, the witness might appear defensive and might end up looking a bit lost for words.
It is my humble submission that the person who can afford to fund licences similar to those held by post offices is the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Under EC regulations there is a de minimis guideline in the directive that allows a small amount of support to be given.