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We will continue to take evidence as part of our inquiry. We hope to produce our report well in advance of dissolution so that we can influence debate for the future.
At one event, I was introduced as a representative of the country that produced Adam Smith, whose understanding of political economy informed Karl Marx and thereby the economic policies of the People’s Republic of China.
The township of Camuscross on Skye produced a detailed report, which identified practices—good and bad—by individuals in the township and by the regulatory authorities.
On business rates incentivisation, I can report that the Scottish Government and COSLA are producing a scheme that is intended to come into effect from April 2011.