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The committee really values your views. Earlier, we heard evidence that we need more detail about the bill, particularly on the duty to act and what that means in practice for relevant bodies. What are your views on how clear the duties are? That question goes first to Pat Togher.

Thank you for that. Back to you, convener.

Thanks for that. Do you want to comment, Susie Fitton?

Does anyone else want to come in on that?

Good morning, panel. I seek your views on the bill’s provisions that aim to prevent those who are at risk of or who are suffering domestic abuse from becoming homeless. I will pop that question to Sarah Rogers first, if that is okay.

My next question is for you, too, Suzie. Can you expand on the comment in your submission that some parts of the bill seemingly contradict each other—for example, the measures to end joint tenancies and the measures to address domestic abuse? You have already touched on the additional costs associated with ending a tenancy. If you could expand on that, that would be great.

Thanks. It is really helpful to get some of that detail.

If you could send that additional information to the committee, that would be really helpful.

Those were really helpful responses.

Some of the witnesses have already touched on my question, so do not feel that you all have to answer. What might be the financial and resource impacts of the ask and act duty? Do you agree with the Scottish Government that up-front investment will save money in the long run?