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The committee has another question in relation to the minimum threshold for prohibiting and notifying land transfers— I would like to go back to the matter of thresholds, if I may. I have been waiting very patiently, as convener— I ask the panel to hold that thought.
The report relates to an investigation that ESS began in May 2022 into how well supported local authorities are in contributing to statutory national climate change targets.
I have a couple of questions, if I may. It was interesting to hear Paul Walton’s point about stoat control in Orkney, which will cost us £60 million by the time we get to the end of the project.
We also have to take cognisance of the fact that some folks require help and support, which may mean financial support, in order to take part in the process.
At the end of the day, those results need to be achieved by the employability strategy, which may need further investment, different policies, employerability and so on.
When you break it down, it looks like it may help only a specific number of households, but it is based on the engagement that we have had, and we are reflecting on the feedback that we have received.
In terms of the up-front capital receipts, that is acknowledging that the authority has an estate with valuable assets in it that may be surplus to requirements. By disposing of those assets, we would be able to make a significant contribution to that funding ask.