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I was trying to work out the cost to Scottish businesses as a result of the ETS if the Acorn project does not happen.

No doubt some of them will be out this morning, clearing roads of snow in rural communities. I should declare an interest here, as that is what my guys are doing this morning to allow those in the local community to get around.

I will bring in Sarah-Jane Laing.

We come to questions from the deputy convener, Michael Matheson. Over to you, Michael.

Sorry—I see that all the witnesses are nodding, but, if you simply nod, it will not go in the Official Report.

The deputy convener is asking for just a yes or, if you disagree, a very loud no if it has been drowned out by a yes.

Monica, you wanted to come in.

That might have been a mistake. [Laughter.]

Thanks, Monica. Michael, we are back to you for a question.

Douglas, do you have a brief comment?

You all nodded. I do not want to put words in your mouths, but I take it that you all agree with Sarah-Jane Laing.

It might be woodland—I do not know.

We will take the next questions, which are from Bob Doris, and then we will have a pause to allow people to stretch their legs momentarily. Bob, over to you.