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We are trying to manage the situation as best we can. Work on the climate change plan has started already, but it has had to start without our knowing what the budget will be.
A decade ago, it had the honour of being designated the UK’s first dark sky park, which, as one of the best star-gazing spots in Europe, has brought thousands of tourists to the region each year.
On a simple matter of fact, we are not able to do that on the basis of the legislation that we have. That is why, with the best will in the world, I have not withdrawn the regulations, because the proposition is not one that we could fulfil.
It will come as no surprise to members that I wish to highlight the best and the most obvious opportunity to expand Scotland’s railways—the opportunity to re-establish Leven’s railway.
I agree, and I think that we all agree that it is a broken promise too far. Is the cabinet secretary’s best response really to continue breaking the law until at least 2021?
If I do not address his, and others’ points, in my opening speech, I will do my best to do so when I sum up. I found myself agreeing with a lot of what Daniel Johnson said, although I might take a different view on some points.
That is currently part of our look at reforming delivery of services to get the best clinical outcomes. They might want to build on that or they might not.
Part of our job is to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best. As I mentioned, Food Standards Scotland is quite heavily involved at the moment.
Providing assistance with the cost of Euro 6 buses might be the best thing to do as opposed to retrofitting Euro 3 buses, which do not have much life left in them at all.