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First, there has been an apparent breach of best environmental practice. In particular, the proximity principle obtains, in the sense that ash or any waste is supposed to be disposed of on or close to the site from which it arises.
I am sure that the Cabinet will want to discuss the First Minister's proposals—which he announced last Friday—to ensure, if I understood him correctly, that we get best value for every pound of taxpayers money that is spent in Scotland.
Michael McMahon's recommendation that we agree to option 5 is therefore probably the best suggestion. The committee would want to consider specific elements of the entire case from beginning to end.
We accept that, in the 21st century, nationally prescribed permitted hours may no longer be the best way in which to deal with trying to keep some control over the total provision of licensing.
I am sure that the Law Society lodged the amendment with the best intentions. I am reassured by the minister's comments and I seek permission to withdraw amendment 19.