Chamber and committees

I want to expand on Beatrice Wishart’s question. Prior to the Christmas recess, in the debate in the chamber on fishing, I mentioned that the Clyde Fishermen’s Trust has prepared a vision for the Clyde fishery, which includes a number of proposals, some of which relate to harbour infrastructure, modernising vessels to make them more carbon efficient and more localised fish processing. I would like to hear your thoughts on that. Do you have any specific examples, further to the ones that you have given Ms Wishart?

Not specifically. I can supplement Ariane’s question. Thank you.

I will briefly touch on what Rachael Hamilton and Ariane Burgess talked about. I appreciate that this does not necessarily fall into your portfolio, cabinet secretary, but, in Kintyre, work is on-going on a pilot that looks at slurry spreading, capacity, growth and the impact of run-off. That is an example of where farmers want to find solutions. As George Burgess said, the cheapest fertiliser is what you do not have to pay for. Farmers want to understand the best use of what they create through their livestock. I just wanted to add that in so that you were across it.

I am interested in hearing a bit more about how the budget helps island communities and residents with the increasing cost of living. I note that you announced a £1.4 million budget for that. Will you give some examples of where that money is being spent and how you expect it to be spent?

That is great. Referring back to the convener’s question, can you give us an update on carbon-neutral islands?

Minister, I have been listening to you, and what you have said takes me back to my constituency, Argyll and Bute, and the differences that exist across Scotland. As you said, this is all about people. We need a consistent approach to social care throughout Scotland, with health and wellbeing at the centre of the approach.

We have talked a lot about how the bill is structured. Legislation has to be clear and accessible. I am interested in hearing your comments, for the record, on the approach of introducing a bill before you create the policy in direct consultation with the people whom it will serve. Do you consider the bill to be clear and accessible?

Thank you.

Thank you for that response. It brings me on to my next question, which is about how well equipped the public are to understand how the legislation will change social care for them. It would be interesting to get your thoughts on how engaged the wider public have been. Also, how can we ensure that parliamentarians know exactly what the changes will be?

On behalf of Christine Grahame, I move amendment 174.

What will happen to the defrosted turkeys that are still on supermarket shelves on 31 December?