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Reference has been made to exceptionally severe weather. Even the best drainage scheme would have been challenged to cope with the extent of the rainfall in my constituency last Thursday.
It captures much of what we believe to the very best aspects of the country: it is a majestic, proud and confident species that chooses to live among the grandeur of the rugged mountains, craggy glens and beautiful lochs that make up the wilder places of Scotland.
Who takes the initiative when it comes to providing that central focus? In the best partnerships, people have come to a shared understanding of the most important needs in their area.
I argue strongly that he supports rail consumers well when discharging his duty.In light of the responses to the consultation, we decided that, from both a customer and a strategic perspective, overview of ferries would best sit with the regional transport partnerships.
The petition is about trying to ensure that each local authority adopts best practice and undertakes home safety checks by way of making a commitment to employ a full-time officer.
In addition, we would like the Public Petitions Committee to consider whether the best way forward for the petition is to refer it to the Environment and Rural Development Committee.
I want to begin a consultation, listen to what members of the business community who are involved in research and development have to say and take the best possible decisions relative to the advice that the business community offers at that time.
In fact, a booklet on ancient woodlands that SNH produced some time ago said:"the best approach to identifying … ancient woods is a detailed survey in the field."