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Would it be appropriate for us to approach the NFU and the SLF for such information? Highland MSPs have got lots of case studies. I would be happy to give mine to the committee if it would be helpful.
These are all new petitions. We have a trio of MSPs here—how blessed we are at this late stage in the day—and our practice is to allow them to say a few words.
I hope that the fact that other agencies are opening up their files will force the institutions that have given no firm commitment in that regard to give access to their own files. Linda Fabiani MSP and Janis Hughes MSP are here. Do you want to comment, Linda?
However, it is important that the press receives hard copies in advance—perhaps the same papers as go to MSPs. That is a lot more straightforward for us.
I start my answer by congratulating Paul Martin, the MSP for the area, on the work that he has done with his illustrious father, who is the Westminster MP for the area.
It will allow the corporate body to place before MSPs a complete and detailed report, which will enable members to have a full debate on the Parliament project as quickly as possible.
Would it be possible to distribute this document on regulation of cross-party groups to MSPs as a draft? We should let members know that it is available and that it is likely that the proposals in it will eventually be adopted.