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For example, "the east coast of the Atlantic ocean" may not be appropriate. However, that form of definition may be more appropriate for smaller, enclosed areas of sea—for example, the Welsh coast of the Irish sea—and it would probably be better to leave the definition to the individual case.
Yes, except that when those services disappear, they take jobs with them. The lack of services may mean that fewer people want to live in rural areas, because they do not have access to a post office, local shop, school or whatever.
The impression that I got from George Lyon's evidence was that the Executive's approach may be broadly sympathetic. Of course, the issue is not black and white.
The committee is not obliged to report on the Sewel motion, but it may do so if it wishes. If members wish to do so, they should indicate what they wish to say.