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It promised to cancel EARL come what may—not if it was over budget or behind schedule; not if it had management problems; and not if there was a delay in procurement.
Talk of independence and EU membership negotiations may play to the gallery at SNP conferences, but it works against the interests of Scotland and Scotland's economy.
I conclude with the very words that Ross Finnie used in his speech in May 2001:"Farming creates the attractive landscape and environment that tourists are keen to visit.
Recruitment and retention
Recruitment challenges were raised as a significant issue, with stakeholders arguing that many recruitment processes are designed in a way that can work against neurodivergent candidates when they may be more than capable of doing the job well.