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The text of the draft withdrawal agreement published in March 2018 states that the UK will be “consulted by the European Commission in respect of the fishing opportunities related to the United Kingdom” as opposed to playing an active role in negotiations as a member of the EU.1European Commission. (2018, March 19).
We are currently undertaking phase two of our inquiry by holding public engagement activities and gathering written and oral evidence from a wide range of stakeholders.
Land Value Capture
We have some sympathy with those we heard from who are disappointed that the Bill proposes an infrastructure levy, when other potentially more effective approaches to funding infrastructure are being actively considered by the Scottish Government and others.
If that is not available, taxpayers' money will be supporting an import market from which we are trying to get away. That is why the target is needed: to get the farmers providing the product.
Comprehensive plans have been put in place by the Scottish police forces to deal with any unlawful activity that is aimed at disrupting either legitimate public protest or the summit.
Is the bill a stepping stone towards achieving that end, or should it be amended to ensure that it applies Scotland-wide? I do not care how you get there, as long as you get there.