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It is only a matter of luck that we have had this week and next week to schedule in extra sessions on some issues.The Scottish Police Federation mentioned the idea of indicating an aggravation on a breach of the peace conviction.
My understanding is that legal cases can refer to ministerial statements, such as in the case of Pepper v Hart. That adds an extra dimension to the assurances that have been given, so the amendment is unnecessary.
I am afraid that you have not achieved a result, but extra time may yet be played. We appreciate the fact that you have considered our points, convener.
Rosyth is an ideal location for a ferry port and Fife could certainly use the extra jobs. However, if Rosyth is to be established, it must survive in the commercial environment.
The directive will obviously affect the fishing industry as a whole, because the extra costs will push up the price of fish products in the shops, which will make them less competitive than other food products.