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The standard of debate has been quite good and I hope that the young people who are present have enjoyed some of the insights about MSPs and realise that we are not just numpties.
Nicol Stephen and Frank McAveety have a record as ministers, as well as experience before becoming MSPs, which they can use to be successful in their new posts.
As other members have mentioned and, I am sure, will mention, both constituency MSPs and list MSPs on the committee have heard a great deal from pharmacists and patients who are concerned about the proposed deregulation.
I am proud to declare my interest as a member of the Educational Institute of Scotland and GMB and as a lifelong trade unionist. As a Labour and Co-operative MSP, I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate.