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For the record, am I correct in thinking that field trials fall under the scope of the bill?

Will the minister take an intervention on that point?

Will the member take an intervention on that point?

I would like to come back to the minister to have a look at those amendments. I followed what she said on amendment 205, but I ask for clarification of the other amendment that she mentioned. Was it 222?

The licensing scheme has not.

I ask Colin Smyth what he means by evidence of “state of mind”.

It is. I think that we should celebrate.

This is more of a comment to address what you are saying. I completely agree with you. Those were the points that I tried to make in respect of the category of persons in amendments 204, 209, 231 and 234. I, too, am interested in what the minister has to say in that regard. We agree, Christine.

I would like clarification on your comments about who is best to decide what is best in terms of the terrain and the understanding of the topography and so on. I know that you have explained this in the past, but are you confident that NatureScot has the ability to do that? I note that the letter that the minister sent to the committee this morning refers to the intention to have workshops with stakeholders so that they can raise questions. If my amendment is not accepted, are you confident that NatureScot will get a better understanding of what is required in relation to the nature of the topography and terrain that I describe? Is that the intention?

Will the member take an intervention?