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I hope that the issue will be addressed. As we have just come back from recess and I have spent time working in the region that I represent, I came to this matter quite late, but I have tried to compare last year's draft budget to this year's.
Our view was strengthened when we considered how those matters are dealt with in England and Wales.We were anxious to be able to introduce the bill before the summer recess, so that MSPs and others would be able to consider it during the summer.
We hope to publish our report before the recess. I welcome the fact that there seems to be a deal of sympathy for the evidence that we have taken and the points that we are putting forward.
We intend to hold an inquiry on that subject after the Easter recess, into which I am sure you would like to have an input.I will kick off by asking about the consultation.