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We responded to the initial consultation, prepared a briefing paper for the pre-legislative scrutiny and wrote to a number of MSPs outlining our concerns. We certainly welcome the consultation process, which has been full and in which all sides have been active.
When I consider the number of constituents who have notified me—and, I am sure, other MSPs—of their concerns about the matter in the past week or so, I am disappointed by what I have heard in the chamber today.
It is a great pleasure to take part in this exciting debate. When I first became an MSP, I was consigned to the Finance Committee—a thought that I abhorred—but I must say that it has been enlightening.
Some farmers have mentioned cross-compliance to MSPs. There is some confusion about whether new burdens will be imposed because of climate cross-compliance.
That change has been quite successful.We are fortunate to have as MSPs so many former teachers who can bring their particular expertise and ideas to debates such as this.
Supporting the bill at stage 1 would be a magnificent gesture on the part of all MSPs, but it would be more than a gesture to support the bill, with amendments, at stages 2 and 3 in order to help to secure the future of Gaelic as a viable language.