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Our goal is to make this vision a reality, in order to ensure Scotland is the best place in the world to grow up.
Our democratically elected members listen to and recognise the issues that are most important to young people, ensuring that their voices are heard by decision-makers.
What causes neglect? Would the issue be resolved best by regulation or by incentive? Are you content with the way in which neglect is defined in the bill?
It is up to us, as the nation’s legislators, to determine what serves the nation best and to decide whether we will have a debate about uncosted ideas or actual options.
It has been necessary for the committee to give the fullest consideration to the matter on the basis that the legal profession is clearly divided about the best route forward.We have had a choice of options.
If we were to go for 2, we would be using the best available science. However, as you suggest, there should be an obligation on the Government to take the best scientific advice and implement it in any methodology that it uses to report and set targets.