Chamber and committees

I intend to press amendment 75. I am sure that members are aware of the pressure that children can put on parents; whether we are talking about seat belts in cars or the smoking ban, it is often the children who put this pressure on. Indeed, the evidence that I gave earlier shows that a significant number of new dog owners—56 per cent—have children in the home.

I agree 100 per cent.

I will not labour the point any more. There are no issues surrounding the amendment, which suggests reasonable steps. It is clear that the majority of people realise the importance of the pressure that children could put on parents. I urge members to put aside their party-political whip and look at the amendment as a sensible one that will ensure that the marketing of the new act is done in an appropriate way.

The question is, that amendment 75 be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members: No.

Amendment 59, in the name of Edward Mountain, is grouped with amendments 79 and 78.

The question is, that amendment 78 be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members: No.

That ends stage 2 consideration of the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill.

Amendment 64, in the name of Rhoda Grant, is grouped with amendments 67, 68, 70 and 54.

I call Ariane Burgess to speak to amendment 1 and the other amendments in the group.

Amendment 1, in the name of Ariane Burgess, has already been debated with amendment 19.

Are you concluding, minister?

Christine Grahame has a question.