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Both Adam Smith and Andrew Midgeley referred to engagement, delivery and advice. The 2020 target date is significant because it also represents the end of the next programming period for not only the next SRDP but pillar 1 support for the common agricultural policy, which will give us a huge opportunity.
It is part of a strategy that has been developed with some of the leading experts in the field, and which dates back to the early years framework in 2008, which set out 10 elements of transformational change.
I will kick off by asking Robert Black about a quote in Audit Scotland’s submission to the committee, which is dated January 2012—he has been pre-warned about this.
I congratulate Sandra White on securing the first members' business debate since the recess, on an issue of serious concern to members and to people throughout Scotland.