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Money seems to be no object in getting such permission, and the retailers do not seem to be upset about meeting those unplanned costs. Local councillors may say that throwing money at it is not the best explanation of what— The councillors may say that.
Some petitions have to be closed, perhaps because they are—let us be honest—a lot of nonsense. That may well happen. Sadly, we have to say no to people in life.
I am uneasy that the merger was concluded hastily for political, not economic, reasons that we may not be able to explore. I congratulate Margo MacDonald on securing the debate, which is welcome.
What resources are being used will be transferred—that is absolutely clear.The GATE initiative is a little narrow and may exclude some of the crofting areas, especially if there is an expansion of the crofting areas—we may discuss that matter later.