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We could take into account the year average rather than the figure on a fixed date or use another method that took into account, as Ian Robertson suggested, the fact that on census day we might be 45 short but three weeks later we could be plus two.
However, we update it through addenda and inserts—we will do that—and we keep the guidance on our website up to date as well. As you say, updating the leaflet is probably not essential.
In those regards, they meet all the objections that I have heard to date. Mr Bibby’s amendment is technically questionable and, in terms of what needs to be done, it would not work at all.
It is also a vital infrastructure and construction project that will help us—not just in Glasgow, but across the west of Scotland—during the economic recession. I completely take your point about the need to continue capital expenditure in a time of recession.
In your report, you mention the progress to date and go on to talk about a suggested start date for when we might actually see the tram running in Edinburgh.