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The fact that the Scottish Parliament does not have overall responsibility for transport makes it difficult to follow that through.In my introduction I cited the example of the Strathclyde Passenger Transport Executive, which is a good public service that extends throughout the west of Scotland.
If the worst were to happen, and more injuries—or even a death—were to occur following similar disruption after the laying of the electricity cables, who would own the responsibility?
Glasgow's past was built on the foreign tobacco trade, then on the Hong Kong taipans who traded in tea and other more dubious goods. That was followed by the building of the mighty ships that were the envy of the world.
What measures does the minister plan to introduce to ensure that water consumers in NoSWA's area are able to remove the chairman of the board, if they so wish, and to follow the example set by the Labour party in Dundee?
I would like the minister to remember that when he considers the following aspects of the report. The first is the part that deals with family environment and alternative care.
Most reasonable people in the industry would agree with that view. I want to follow up on that. Richard Lochhead talked about the industry, but it is clear that different views exist within the industry.
It sets out a number of key principles, which we must follow. We should minimise our waste. If we cannot minimise it, we should re-use things rather than throw them away.
I should have called Keith Raffan to open for the Liberal Democrats; my apologies. I am happy to follow Mr Martin, particularly given his remarks about the press gallery.