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I agree with the other panel members who have said today that the introduction of a local income tax at this time would not be the best way of supporting business in the current circumstances.
From our experience of consumer research among disadvantaged groups over a long time, that is the best approach, and I understand that that is how Digital UK and Digital Outreach are working.
That also ties in well with the impact assessment project that is due to start.We do our best to invite members and their staff to all the events in the Parliament.
I was an attorney in the private sector in 2005 and did not work for the Trump Organization, but that is correct, to the best of my knowledge. Mr Hobday? That is correct.
Such decisions are not political decisions and are best guided by experts. I am more than happy to discuss the member's concerns with him, to try to reassure him further.
In the meantime, we have to allow some time before deciding whether improvements are needed. At the moment, the best thing that I can do as cabinet secretary is to allow people to get on with their jobs.
The fact that it has also received the news in Scotland that the new SNP Administration is at best lukewarm on new wind farm developments is a double whammy, and we must act.Today is a defining day for Scotland's green energy future.