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No reasons—humorous or relevant—have been offered for that, but we will no doubt get the story later.The first item on the agenda is the question of the convener's casting vote at various stages in committee.
One of the problems with that is that the debate would not be as well-informed as one that took place after an inquiry. It is important that we get in contact with the Executive and with the UK Government to find out what their positions are.
The Executive does not use the fantasy economics of Tommy Sheridan, who would bankrupt Scotland if he could get away with it, but a sustained, coherent programme of tenant involvement, tenant power and investment in housing.
Such a plan would take into account all the issues of getting people to hospitals for whatever purpose in a way that would help everyone, including the medical staff, and—most importantly—those who need urgent acute health care, but who are blocked from getting it.
There may be opportunities all round, but it is tough if people cannot get to them; that is the message that people in rural Scotland will receive from the debate.
Just-in-time deliveries mean that our lorries cannot afford to get stuck on our roads. We must ensure that we provide high-quality, convenient and hassle-free alternatives for people to get to work.
We are in a period of transition: we have a new Parliament, new water legislation and a new water industry commissioner. We have the opportunity to get things right. It is important that we make sure that when complaints are raised, they are followed up.