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We are, of course, all aware of the context that we operate in and we have conversations about how best to manage that because, as Chris said, that is our job.
I think that these questions are probably best directed at COSLA rather than the Scottish Government, but obviously Mr Rennick can come if he wants to.
Probably for that reason alone, I was surprised by the step back from the RSR. It seems to me that, with the best will in the world, turkeys do not vote for Christmas.
We need to support those kinds of behaviours if we are to get the best for soil health and fertility. The biodiversity that comes from that is enormous.
The Scottish Government remains of the view that the best option for the UK as a whole and for Scotland is the one that Scotland voted for—that is, remaining in the European Union.
I have met some very mature 16-year-olds who would totally have the capacity to make a very appropriate decision that is in their best interests. I have also met some very immature 24-year-olds.
I am sure that we all want to see the best possible engagement without having to force folk into positions that they do not want to be in; after all, it is best if this is all voluntary.