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If you wish to answer a question, just indicate to me.I invite questions. I am looking away from Mary Scanlon, but no one else is indicating so, despite my efforts, she will go first.
That has been acknowledged by many members, including Mary Mulligan and Cathy Jamieson. We entirely support those sentiments and share the views that have been expressed.
I draw members' attention to my declaration in the register of members' interests.As Mary Scanlon pointed out, the nationalists campaigned against stock transfer in the Highlands.
However, witnesses told the committee of their concerns about the fact that babies often no longer see a health visitor after the first eight weeks of life. Mary Scanlon, in particular, pursued that issue in questioning.
The proposal was disagreed to by division: For 4 (Jeremy Balfour, Katy Clark, Roz McCall, Paul O'Kane), Against 4 (Collette Stevenson, Bob Doris, Kevin Stewart, MarieMcNair).
The Convener used a casting vote bringing the number of those Against to 5.