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I have a very quick question. Mr Lowe, you have twice referred to the census results as being a “solid foundation”. As I am a layperson, can you explain what that message from the international steering group means?

I am interested to get John McVay’s thoughts as well. You mentioned the loss of £4.2 billion to the UK creative sector on television and film production. We talk a lot about the ideas, the producers, the directors and the researchers, but what do the proposals mean for the technical side as well for the different roles in television and film production?

That is helpful. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Alex. I think that your graphic at the end of programmes, which shows where your programmes are made, is really obvious. I noticed that the “Gogglebox” one now covers the whole of the landmass, so thank you for doing that.

Following on from what you have just said, I note that we had some powerful evidence from Nicole Kleeman of Firecrest Films, talking about the benefit of collaboratively working with Channel 4 and the support that you are able to give in training and in providing longer commissions and so on. It would be useful to hear from Briony Robinson, from her perspective as the external affairs manager, how she sees that working and what the benefit has been of Channel 4 being a nimble, innovative organisation.

I have been thinking about consistency with other acts. Legislation on the protection of livestock was upgraded at the end of the previous parliamentary session and the beginning of this session. Are the provisions in the bill consistent with those in previous acts?

Michael Clancy, in the Law Society’s written evidence, you made some comments about a lack of definition of “consent or connivance”, and you questioned the three-year prosecution window. Is there anything that you would like to add to that?

Does Sara Shaw have any comments about the enforcement sections of the bill?

We have talked about fin fish, but there are also connections with shellfish and seaweed. What are your thoughts on those industries?

You raised a point about how the technology is changing and how that can perhaps be made more obvious and more accessible.

Thank you for coming along, Professor Griggs. I have listened very closely to what you have said. I live on an island and represent Argyll and Bute, and I am struck by the differing views from across the community. You and the convener were absolutely right when you said that there needs to be a person who can listen to both sides and restore trust.

Over the past year, we have taken evidence on what happens in our seas. You made the point that water is different to land, and many of my constituents on the industry side as well as those in the community and environmental NGOs have said that, too. I have been trying to understand how the flows of water impact fish farms and the cumulative effect of that. I would also like to know how the different planning authorities link together. Can you expand a bit on those issues?