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If you were to look at this in the longer term—say, in five or 10 years—what kind of assessment might be made?

In terms of how it has developed.

Thank you.

The Government consulted on modernising tenancies and ensuring that fair work conditions are applied to all Scottish agricultural workers. Why were those not explicitly included in the bill, and how will those changes be pursued?

Good morning, panel. What does the Scottish Government consider to be “high-quality food”? Is there a legal definition for that phrase?

Good morning. I will turn to the issue of certificates for ownership. At our round-table session in September, animal welfare stakeholders generally expressed support for the certificates, but Battersea Dogs & Cats Home raised the issue of enforcement. You have already said that the certificates would be mandatory, but whose responsibility would it be to ensure that a certificate was actually completed?

It comes back to the point that people who are responsible will do it anyway. Obviously, you are trying to reach the irresponsible.

The bill specifies that the registration requirements do not apply to

“a first owner of a litter of puppies who is not at the time resident in Scotland”.

Some stakeholders have suggested that that might become a loophole. What are your thoughts on that? Is the issue one that you have considered?

Good morning. Are there differences in how the food supply chain typically functions for the main agricultural sectors, such as fruit and veg, meat, dairy and cereals?

My second question was going to be about local authority resources, but you have answered that, so I will leave it there.