Chamber and committees

Oh.

I have other questions, convener, but perhaps other members want to come in.

Can I have a supplementary, convener?

You are saying that the stakeholders are confused.

I have a supplementary to Finlay Carson’s question about detail beyond 2027. Stakeholders have said that, with the absence of that detail, it will be difficult to make decisions with regard to the continuation of LFASS without a clear understanding of the wider change in farm funding. It also speaks to issues that the Government might have with regard to the transition that farmers are trying to make in order to meet nature and climate goals. What is your response to that?

Why did you not consult on the SSI, given that it reflects stocking levels in 2009?

Yes.

Okay, so when you say that, for example, the NFUS agrees with the SSI and then refer to ARIOB, do you mean that Martin Kennedy agrees?

You are saying that this is all to do with co-development and that you are happy to speak to groups and organisations, including the 18 or so that responded to the call for views on the SSI. In that case, will the co-design process be improved, and will the membership of ARIOB be widened to reflect people’s concerns?

You are making up the term “cliff edge”—