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I thank the clerks and the staff of the Scottish Parliament information centre for their assistance in handling the bill. I warmly congratulate Ken Macintosh on the success of his amendment 8A.
I seek your guidance, Presiding Officer. I was simply seeking to assist the minister, who referred to designated areas but did not define them, as he did in his statement as issued.
I recollect that we said that a public inquiry was not the main issue at the time; instead, our main imperative was to resolve the issue of financial assistance. That is what the committee wanted to focus on.
Those who have been advising and assisting me come not so much from the ranks of my political party, but from those who represent the interests of people trying to roll out broadband technology in the commercial world.
No requirement is stipulated, except for "a financial statement, including details of all donations or assistance of a value of £250."I refer members to the guidance and good practice note.
Year after year, an old lady was trapped in her home by nesting gulls and had no assistance. The babies in a young family could not be put in their prams because the family feared the gulls.
Lord Mackay suggested that that might assist in some cases. If no other committee members wish to speak at this point, I will call the other members who are in attendance.
As I understand it, Mr Jones was here last week to assist the committee from an independent and objective perspective and gave his legal opinion in good faith.
Compliance with the European convention on human rights is desirable—the bill will be of assistance. I look forward to supporting the bill at decision time.