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Those areas can be improved, but, given that not everyone will be conversant with online engagement, in-person events are still very much part of the system.
The key phrase that you used there was “done properly”, because we have heard evidence that that is not happening. Colleagues who are joining us online have publicly raised concerns about BS8414.
Do you think that imposing a fee might lead to some sort of black market, or to online scams in which the quality and safety of fireworks are less assured?
That links with the idea of making it simple, friction-free and easy, and of providing information and assistance online and digitally when it is possible to do so.
You will be aware that we have evidence suites at Atlantic Quay and Inverness and that ones at Edinburgh and Aberdeen are coming online, but we are looking beyond that.
One person’s idea of culture is not shared by everybody and we have to realise that, for some people, it includes online games, as was mentioned in an earlier question.
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