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It was the Liberals who introduced the groceries code adjudicator when in Government down south and who are calling for the groceries code adjudicator to have further powers right across the supply chain.
It can also improve security and enable us to move to the low-carbon energy system that we want.The problem with the single energy market is that other member states have lots of regulations, codes and rules that get in the way, and we need massive investment in interconnectors.
For instance, a food item might be made with Scottish ingredients, but if the last place of processing—for example, where it was packaged—was, for example, Northern Ireland, its code on the shop shelf would say that it came from Northern Ireland.
I am required to ask you, in accordance with section 3 of the code of conduct, to declare any interests that you have that may be relevant to the committee's remit.
The issue is not simply the cost of borrowing in whatever form of procurement is used, whether under the prudential code or PFI/PPP. We must begin to consider where the risks are in delivery of a project and perhaps tune the financing more finely to fit those risks as the project evolves.
As this is Nigel Don's first meeting as a member of the Public Petitions Committee, I invite him, in accordance with section 3 of the "Code of Conduct for Members of the Scottish Parliament"—this is the formal bit—to declare any interests that might be relevant to the committee's remit.
If a code were assigned not only to the offence, but the aggravation, it would be easier to monitor use and establish the rate of successful prosecutions.
Presiding Officer, can you advise me whether the matter falls under the Parliament's standing orders or under the ministerial code of conduct, so that this discourtesy towards members may be addressed?