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I hope that observing today's proceedings will be of use to them as they make progress in their local authority.I have a standing apology from Angela Constance MSP, who is on maternity leave. I welcome John Wilson, who is Angela's substitute.
I welcome Joe FitzPatrick, who is substituting for Michael Matheson.In accordance with section 3 of the code of conduct for MSPs, I invite members to declare any interests that are relevant to the remit of the committee.
To add to what Peter Horne said, I note that MSPs are governed by the rules or standards that govern them internally as MSPs, so they will not be able to use public money to campaign.
If they are serious about addressing the cost of living, why do Opposition MSPs not want the tools for us to do the job here, instead of tinkering around the edges to try to mitigate the impact of UK Governments?
She is meant to be in charge of all the Labour MSPs and all the Labour MPs in Scotland, and she is meant to speak for the Labour Party, but she is not even here.