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I think that the problem may lie in just how itemised the bill becomes. If a case has gone on for a long time and a bill has not been sent in the interim, the cost of producing an itemised bill could be excessive.
I support the petition. There is obviously a bit more time in relation to the planning bill, so I support the idea of referring the petition to the Executive to get its views on the proposed legislation.
As the council tax in Scotland has increased by 42 per cent since Labour came to power—which is double the rate of inflation in that time—I am sure that our hard-pressed council tax payers look forward to that money leading to a reduction in their bills.
Having been on the Procedures Committee for a long time, writing reports saying that committees should never meet in private, if at all possible, I approach the issue from the other point of view.
The SNP's planning horizons may be different from everyone else's, but we have time to plan and to assess the impact on our economy and our communities.
Given the fact that regulations can be changed at any time, it would be useful to suggest that there should be consultation with appropriate bodies on any changes.
I am pleased that the Fraser of Allander institute recognises what we have been saying for some time, which is that we have to take action to improve growth in the Scottish economy over a comprehensive range of indicators.