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In the partnership agreement, which members know off by heart, we undertook to consult on the best strategy for protecting and enhancing Scotland's coastline.
In an ideal world I would have no barriers, but there is a compromise between providing the maximum benefit to the area in terms of urban space and operating the tramway. We want to achieve the best possible compromise for all concerned.
I intend to base targets on thorough analysis of the best practicable environmental options that have arisen from the preparation of the 11 area waste plans.
We are not conducting a contest between the Parliament and the Executive. We are trying to find out how we best shape this place and how we best raise the public's regard for it.
Undoubtedly, there will be political differences between us on how best to legislate in the future to provide for the eventualities to which you refer.
Bruce McFee must accept that, throughout the process, we have followed best practice, as outlined by the UK and Scottish commissioners for public appointments.