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We should take some decisions as parliamentarians rather than as MSPs who represent political parties, and this is one such decision.The Scotland Act 1998 currently binds us to having only four elected members of the SPCB.
I decided to debate air pollution in Glasgow for a number of reasons—partly because of the issue's importance and partly because of its timeliness.One of the positive aspects of having regional MSPs in addition to constituency MSPs is that it should drag us towards a regional focus—that is my view; others might take ...
At the time, the proposal was also opposed by the local MSP, George Lyon, as well as by the local National Farmers Union Scotland branch, crofting interests, land managers and angling interests.
Just let me finish. I am quoting Labour MSPs. George Lyon has yet to join the Labour party, but I can tell him that Labour MSPs speak with a great deal more authority on this issue than members of his party.Paul Martin MSP said:"I don't think sending 16 and 17 year olds who re...