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Does Morgan Vaughan or David Harley want to come in on that question?

Karen Adam has the final question.

Jim Fairlie has a supplementary question.

Who do you anticipate would pay for the vet at the racetrack?

Good morning. You propose that vets should be at the track for animal welfare reasons, and you suggest that they should gather data on that, because—as you have outlined quite clearly—there is a lack of evidence on it. Vets would gather data on any injuries or fatalities. Would the commission co-ordinate that data by gathering and analysing the figures?

Has any assessment been carried out of how that might impact the business?

My question has been answered.

Good morning, Jonnie. Can I ask about the wider food and drink sector and the supply chains? The agricultural sector is integral to our food and drink sector. How do you think the new policy will support a well-functioning food and drink supply chain?

I echo what other members have said about this being an interesting and informative session. We spoke earlier about knowledge gaps, and Ross Lilley mentioned digital data. When looking at improving biodiversity on farmland, what are your key research and development areas? How do you envisage the evidence that is generated through research will feed into the Scottish Government’s agriculture policy?

I think that it has been answered.