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I pay tribute to all the people and organisations in the community that are right behind the bid. Many of them joined us at a reception that I co-hosted in the Parliament last year and I can tell members that their enthusiasm was—and still is—infectious.
From our conversations with the minister, I think that there is a receptivity to the point that incorporating the principle of non-discrimination and equality would give effect to the ambition that the bill should take a human rights-based approach. 10:45 Thank you for inviting me to the meeting.
I could go on praising the sector—the Food and Drink Federation’s reception last week gave me a chance to talk to its members about new products, strong brands and the innovative techniques that they are pursuing.
I have heard minister after minister, not just in this chamber but at receptions and media events, declare proudly that the Scottish Parliament passed world-leading climate change legislation.
Perhaps the minister could consider that—he can take that as a consultation response. Another idea is that shops and reception desks in businesses could be encouraged to install hearing loops.
I was encouraged to think that perhaps those old-fashioned views are leaving us when I attended the Scottish Youth Parliament reception in the Scottish Parliament last night.
However, up to this point, Network Rail Scotland has not been very receptive to our input and to the idea of considering the wider integrated transport implications.
This Government is delighted by our track record, and I can only remind Labour colleagues of the stony reception accorded to the Labour shadow home secretary.
Nevertheless, in all of these cases, HMRC is ensuring that it has the best available information and we will certainly be very receptive to any suggestions for doing things better and will pursue with the body how best to do that.