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We must continue to make that point while saying that the best answer is to make the system less significant by letting local authorities raise more of their own money.
As is the case generally, the inevitable logic of enlargement is that Scotland is best served by being at the heart of Britain in a Britain that is at the heart of Europe.
I do not consider that such specification is necessary in the bill, and believe that that can best be dealt with in guidance through the new commission.
Do you wish to make an introductory statement or would you rather move straight into questions? Whatever would make best use of the committee's time. I could certainly make some opening remarks.