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Has any written evidence come in for the Hampden inquiry? Yes. The closing date for evidence is Friday. As soon as it is collated it will be circulated to members.Thank you for your attendance.
We will seek a response at an early date from the Finance Committee on some financial procedural matters that have come before the committee, and the chief executive has raised some issues about how we pass private bills.
Are Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise engaging in the matter? Are the Scottish banks willing to lend capital to allow green businesses to begin their work?
I do not accept that. As the World Bank would say, the economic questions are not the only questions that should be asked; health has to be taken into account.
We have heard enough of Mr Welsh's distortions—he should sit down.It might be useful if I try to summarise our achievements to date and where we are prepared to go.
From what they have said today, I know that members are keeping in touch with local authorities and enterprise companies, ensuring that they are well briefed.There is no piggy bank at Victoria Quay waiting to be raided.
I am delighted to hear that the group is looking at enforcement and we should work closely with it. We should be kept up to date with what is happening in the group because it is also looking at the review, which we were keen should be addressed.