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In evidence to the committee two weeks ago, Nick Kempe said that, under the national parks, administration, the planning system, forestry grants and agricultural grants are “exactly the same”. Is it time that we had an independent review into national parks to see whether there is anything that we could change, either for the proposed new national parks or in the existing ones?

I wonder whether the committee would consider writing to the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers, seeking information about its work on recommendation 14 of the temporary accommodation task and finish group report. We could also consider writing to the Scottish Government to request further information about the housing affordability working group recommendations and to ask what actions the Scottish Government intends to take in response.

What are the risks of including the conscientious objection section in the bill when implementing it might be beyond the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament?

My question is on conscientious objection. How clear a view do witnesses have of the roles and activities that are likely to be covered by the conscientious objection section as it is currently drafted? Does Dr Earle want to come in on that?

Thank you.

Good morning. My questions are around the Scott review and capacity decisions. Is the approach to capacity outlined in the bill, which is taken in large part from the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, still fit for purpose in light of the recent review of the area?

Professor McKay mentioned that the recommendations from the Scott review are with the Scottish Government. Are there any that can improve the bill?

Can the witnesses provide an overview of the extent to which assistance with assisted dying is allowed by the laws in Victoria and the rest of Australia, and the form that such assistance can take?

Yes. If someone has a physical impairment that means that they cannot lift the glass to their mouth themselves, is someone allowed to help?

Professor White, do you have any comments?