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In addition, Transport Scotland works in partnership with freight industry stakeholders on how best to meet the industry’s needs over a range of issues.
As the member knows from his regular campaigning on the matter in the area, Shetland is geographically best placed to be a hub for decommissioning work.
Perhaps we can ask the minister to explain why we received a very full explanation with regard to one instrument but no explanation at all with regard to another. That seems, at best, inconsistent. Thank you for that suggestion.
The Scottish Government is committed to making Scotland the best place to do business in the UK and recognises that business rates play a part in attracting businesses to and retaining them in Scotland.
That is why companies are increasingly recognising that stability and predictability are best not only for the industry but for maximising recovery and tax revenues.
We are aiming to develop a national marine plan that will best achieve the balance of protecting and enhancing our marine environment while growing our existing and emerging marine industries.
We can consider, as part of the consultation, whether legislation is the best way to ensure that there is consistency in access to advice and information for carers.