We have already heard that many—in fact, all—of these amendments were thrown out at stage 2. There are three elements to the amendments.

Although I supported Alex Cole-Hamilton at stage 2, this is an example of where we need to consider what we have passed.

I will respond to the comments from Alison Johnstone and Mark McDonald, which were useful.

It feels as though I have never been away. Amendment 112 removes land value capture from the bill.

At stage 2, I attempted to get through an amendment that was similar to amendment 181, but it was voted down by mistake when Monica Lenno

A similar amendment was rejected at stage 2 largely because of the requirement for councillors to pass an exam in order to carry out thei

I urge the minister to make a statement on the subject soon after the recess, once we have passed the bill, as we need to get moving on i

You are quite right, Presiding Officer.

I strongly urge Monica Lennon not to move amendment 183A, which relates to the national planning improvement co-ordinator.

People get frustrated with the planning system when they see councils rejecting applications, only for the rejection to be overturned on