Flooding is a serious issue.

When I saw the rain this morning, I wondered what was happening in Elgin, in Inverness, in east Sutherland and in Caol in my region.

Some of the islands have particular problems with flooding, but the situation in Kirkwall, for example, is not unique.

The whole of Scotland faces such issues, as the convener will know more than most, given the problems in her constituency.

Flooding and issues to do with the water framework directive are a big area as well.

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