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Calling on large amounts of power at short notice is a premium service. It is more expensive than getting base-load. We have to compare getting that service from France with getting it from coal stations, oil stations, gas stations or any other provider.
It seems reasonable that there should be some mechanism for a crofter to go to the Land Court to get right of access over a neighbouring croft, regardless of whether it is owned by the same landlord.
As an Opposition spokesperson trying to be involved in the process of submitting amendments, I found it extremely onerous—as I am sure back-bench members did—to get support and to get the amendments worked up.
This is a negative example, but people might think, "I can get away with something in the Highlands that I could not get away with in the west central belt."
After all, we do not want to disenfranchise people living in island communities; they will be paying the deposit on their drinks containers, so they will want to get that back. The scheme administrator will be working with small vendors to ensure they have that capacity.iNet Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, Official Report, 27 May 2025, Col: 27
The Com...
Committee reports
Date published:
22 February 2024
We are concerned that framing this principle towards the idea of recovery could prevent people whose condition is stable or deteriorating from getting the support that they need.15Parkinson's UK Scotland. (2022).
Committee reports
Date published:
11 February 2022
In response, the Cabinet Secretary explained:
It is critical that we get that right, but it is also critical that what we do allows us enough flexibility to deal with changing circumstances in the health professions.