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Given that Scotland is an exceptionally popular tourist destination, can the minister say more about the opportunities that are presented by the visitor levy to support our economy and to ensure that Scotland retains its place as a global leader in tourism? That gets to the heart of the debate about a tourism levy.
That complacency is part of the problem, and it proves that John Swinney does not get it. The measure of success for the Scottish Government is how it uses its power to improve the lives of Scots.
Before I do so, I remind all members that the length of questions and responses in this session means that it will be impossible for me to get in all members who wish to contribute.
From her long service in the Parliament’s justice committees, Pauline McNeill will understand that we are getting into territory where I will, if I answer in a great deal of detail, be intruding on the independence of the Lord Advocate.
It is not that I wish to—well, I suppose that I do, but I would just like something that is a little bit independent of ASH as we try to identify something factual on these matters, instead of our just getting information from lobby organisations wholly funded by Government. 12:15 Is the Scottish Government doing anything to protect the under-18s?