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Convener, I would just like to say that gamekeepers and stalkers have been involved in the best-practice project and that there are now 80 or perhaps 82 best-practice shoots.
I have to say that anybody who thinks the contrary must subscribe to the theory that Big Brother knows best—or, in this case, that Wee Brother knows best.
The five years between birth and school are vital for a child’s development. Giving children the best possible start in life is vital; it determines the opportunities and life chances that they have.
Now that the closure has been announced, I assure members that the Scottish Government will continue to do all that we can to secure the best outcome possible from this disappointing situation.