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In terms of who decides, the notion of an independent panel with MSP and lay representation may well be an answer, although this would have inevitable cost implications.
His drive to ensure that more members from across the chamber are better able to represent their constituents and are afforded greater opportunity to hold the Government to account has borne fruit. That is an important legacy and that work must not be seen as finished.
That issue needs to be and is being considered, and the views of the committee and everybody else must be taken into account when we discuss it. Linked to that, I have a question on the metrics or indicators that are used to determine restrictions.
If there is new evidence, they will, of course, take that into account. It is not a matter of money or supply; it is a matter of what is appropriate to keep the disease at bay for the population that is at risk.
If the First Minister is having a consultation, will she speak to trade unions? Will she take it into account that every worker and every business should be covered for all their losses, including young workers, many of whom are on minimum hours or zero-hours contracts?