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I was at the 1980 Scottish cup final, where fans fought on the pitch and ran down the terraces. I could not get back up the terracing for people running down to get on to the pitch.
Another example is the research that Harvard University has done around private equity, using “Dragons’ Den”-type pitches. Pitches were made using a video voiced either by a man or by a woman—the pitches where the male voice was used were slightly more than twice as successful...
What is the justification behind the pitch? In other words, why should we give universities more money, given the financial constraints that the country faces?
The SNP is behaving like a football club that has used all its substitutes and would prefer to leave the injured player on the pitch rather than remove him for the benefit of the team.
With the right process, including the sifting process, you have a better chance of making a good appointment, but you have got to know what you are looking for. Perhaps that is your pitch to be on the panel, Professor Donaldson Laughter.
I would be interested to hear the Electoral Commission’s pitch for engaging new voters. I am new to the committee, so I am picking up on a number of points.