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A number of councils are still charging for food preparation.We have agreed with COSLA that the best way forward is to address the issue through legislation.
I say that in response to the question given the provisions in the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, which describe the best-value regime and the way in which local authorities are required to deliver best value as defined.
I know that there have been calls to extend that pilot to other areas. My view is that it would be best to wait for the results of the Western Isles pilot.
It would be helpful to know what the Government's policy is on onshore wind farms. The position is best described by the words that the First Minister used—not at any place at any price.
I said to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee that I wanted the third sector to come up with as many good ideas as possible so that we can back those with the best probability of success and the best outcomes.
New Scottish building standards have been expected for a time, which has allowed the industry to work out the best solution to meeting those standards.