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I do not believe that it would be best to tackle the issue at stage 3; it would be better to do so under a separate draft order, so that we can have a full discussion on the issue.
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.