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I am afraid not, because we are all running out of time.I want the minister to give us an assurance that he understands the points that have been made. HECA may not be perfect, but it is better to have the present duty than to have nothing.
Much has been made of the impact that that may have on employment in Scotland. What has not been said is this: although large retailers do create jobs, there is often a displacement effect on other parts of the economy.
What is your stance on that? Individual local authorities may decide to take that course, which is available to them under their financial arrangements.
The trauma and disbelief that inevitably accompany such a diagnosis cannot possibly be exaggerated. Some victims may have had only limited exposure to asbestos, which may have occurred 40 years previously.