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The training that will be on offer will be first class, and the reindustrialisation of the lower Clyde is beginning. I am sure that MSPs who represent Inverclyde in the future will receive complaints about the noise coming from the yard.
In September 2013, I attended an event in Parliament hosted by my colleague Jean Urquhart MSP on a study by Professor Séralini into the chronic toxicity of genetically modified maize and pesticides.
If a member does not wish to move their amendment when it is called, they should say “Not moved.” Any other MSP present may move the amendment. If no one moves the amendment, however, I will immediately call the next amendment on the marshalled list.
Will Ruth Davidson give way? I look forward to any SNP MSP proving me wrong by having the good grace to stand up and say that that package of powers is significant.
In part, that reflects the commitment to the issue that has been shown by successive Administrations and by MSPs from across the political spectrum, as well as the work that is being done directly by those who are involved in the sector.
Observant members will be aware that I lodged a motion on that very point yesterday, and I am pleased to say that as of 1.30 today, when I last looked, it had cross-party support from 26 MSPs. I encourage all members to give it consideration.
A few months back, we witnessed Labour MSPs teaming up with the Tories to vote against the Scottish Government’s proposals for free school meals and improved childcare provision.
What my constituents in Dunfermline want to know is why, when they are facing a cost of living crisis, SNP MSPs are voting against a living wage and measures to end zero-hours contracts.