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It is more than just a physical place to live; I am sure that, through their casework, MSPs will know full well the toll that the lack of such a place can take on folk.
It also highlights the excellent work of the former cabinet secretary, Richard Lochhead MSP, in championing the sector to increase awareness of the opportunities for it and the quality of the produce.
My general experience of working with Police Scotland in Edinburgh is that its headquarters at Fettes is very good at informing local MSPs about changes that are taking place.
I am keen to maintain a consensual approach with stakeholders and, indeed, to work closely with individual MSPs as we pursue our plan. I think that a two-phase approach on legislation has attracted some support.
If I talk to farmers or people who are concerned about neonicotinoids in my constituency, I tell them that they can raise issues with me and I can make representations on them as a constituency MSP—as Rachael Hamilton can. However, if we go down the route that the UK Government is taking, that will not be possible.
We have received one apology. Unfortunately, Kenneth Gibson MSP is unable to come to the meeting, but I am delighted to say that David Torrance MSP is here as a substitute member in his place.
Last week, I attended and spoke briefly at the evening reception in the Parliament that was organised by Michael Russell MSP, PEN and Amnesty. Works by writers from countries around the world were read out.