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Although the Government still believes that independence is the best way forward for Scotland, we respect the result of the referendum and the view that the people of Scotland expressed democratically in it.
The new leadership structure will also provide opportunities for tribunal members to share best practice and learn from one another’s knowledge and experience.Members have mentioned the number of tribunals that are not being transferred into the new system.
Sometimes, journalists do that for the best of reasons. It is important to follow the editors’ code.The reason why I support the motion is because of some of the evidence that was led in committee.
I speak from the personal experience of living in a council house that was not the best. It had no central heating or double glazing and it was riddled with damp.
The Scottish Government will not be the first to take this action. At best, we will be the 11th, because 10 councils have taken the step and West Dunbartonshire has stated similar support.
We are concerned about getting the best possible outcome and about members having the time and the opportunity to deal with the issues as they would best wish.
This committee’s report will help give the Scottish people some clarification as to where their best interests might lie. There is not going to be a clear answer.