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The petition is very important, but can I ask that the clerks check the work programme of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee? If it is going to hold an inquiry on the issue, I would like to pass the petition on to it. The petitioner could also give evidence to that inquiry.

Good morning, Callum. In the 11 years that I have been on this committee, I cannot recall a petitioner twice your age, never mind one as young as you. Well done, and welcome to the committee.

Before I ask questions about the petition, what is your favourite sport?

I will not say which Scottish team I support, because it is in the headlines quite a lot just now, but I am a Leeds United fan.

When did you first notice in school that there were lots of children using plastic bottles?

So nearly everybody in your class was using plastic bottles.

Why do you think that they should not use plastic bottles? I can see that you have lots of examples in front of you.

My next question is on NPF4. You said that improvements could be made to it to protect woodlands. What improvements could be made?

The Woodland Trust has campaigned for years for the protection of ancient woodlands. Has any progress been made on the commitments that were made by the Scottish Government? Will they offer greater protection?

Will commitments by the Scottish Government offer greater protection to ancient woodlands?

I think that my questions, which were on minimum unit pricing being index linked, have been answered.

That would be great. Does everyone agree with that course of action?

Members indicated agreement.