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Prohibition of Smoking in Regulated Areas (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 I omitted to welcome to the committee Jamie Stone MSP, Nanette Milne MSP and Stewart Maxwell MSP, who is here for his bill.
It would be helpful if the SPCB were willing to arrange briefings so that MSPs can ensure that they do not break the law.Those were the primary areas discussed at the meeting.
The minister will know from the debate that many MSPs from almost all parties—I do not think that the Conservatives can be included—are not content with his proposals.
I live in Musselburgh right next to the racecourse, so it has been difficult for me to judge how best to deal with the views and concerns that have been expressed to me as the local MSP. I have tried to be transparent throughout.