Chamber and committees

What is the definition of a good food nation? I have read the Government’s definition and it is very wide.

However, it does not take into account what food is available in local supply chains. I have read some of the consultation responses from local authorities and they are not happy. They feel that there is a lack of clarity, because the definition is three or four sentences long. Will it be tightened up so that other aspects are covered by the bill?

I am going to go round the panel, and I would like short, sharp answers, not long sentences, because this is such an important issue. Transport was one of the most frequently mentioned issues in the consultation on the islands plan. I have two questions. What would you like to see in the islands connectivity plan? What are your priorities for the islands infrastructure plan?

The data present statistical evidence that transport is an issue in the islands, but, for me, it does not give a picture of the impact of connectivity in the islands. How we can look at that issue? Was the fact that it did not present the impact of that gap in transport connectivity on the people of the islands a deficiency of the survey?

As a follow-up to that, did the survey contain an “Extra Notes” or “Other Notes” section where you could gather people’s thoughts, and if so, where can we access that?

Would anyone else like to comment on the gaps in the survey with regard to people’s overall thoughts on connectivity?

I would like to hear from Camille Dressler.

Jenny, do you have anything to add?

Have we got time for one more response?

Dr Pizzi, I have a question on something that you said in answer to the first question. Am I right in saying that, because food safety is a devolved area, Scotland would be within its legislative competence if it introduced its own food safety checks on imports? Would you support that?