That is certainly one of the areas where we will get a big return for our investment. It is a vital area, because it sets the culture for life.

It is clear that the issue is very close to my heart and to the hearts of many members in the chamber, and I have found much to agree with in this debate. There are a number of things that I want to pick up on.

For the record, I note that the most recent evaluation of the active schools programme was in 2018, not 2014, as several members said.

It was great to hear from Kaukab Stewart the long view of women’s football, although it was perhaps a little poignant, as many women today still face media reporting that focuses absolutely on their appearance more than their sport.

A number of members raised the Scottish sport media summit, which I will be happy to share information about with the committee when more information is available.

As I said, there is much to agree on. I agree that sport has the power to change lives, which is one of the reasons why I love it. I agree that sport is good for our physical health—that is obvious—but there is a solid body of evidence that it is also good for our mental health, and it is definitely good for our social health, from making friends to building cohesive communities.

I agree that spending on sport is an investment, not a cost. I definitely agree that sport and exercise should be fun—that is what drives me to participate—although I hear from many women that celebrating their competitiveness is important. It is not unfeminine to compete, and I acknowledge that I have more fun when I am winning.

I agree—dare I say it?—with Willie Rennie that he is weird, although I am clearly weird, too, because I like running my daily mile in the mud and, as a highlander, I have no chance of avoiding hills.

I agree that sport reflects society. We live in a man’s world. Women are not equal in our society. We face misogyny, discrimination and violence, and sometimes we face that in sport, too. However, I profoundly believe that sport can lead the change in our society. Sport has the power to change our world. I look forward to the halcyon days when our male colleagues from across parties challenge the misogynistic abuse that their female colleagues face day in and day out in this place, as well as abuse in sport.

Martin Whitfield kindly mentioned the women’s XV 2 tournament, which the Scottish women’s rugby team did so brilliantly at. The entire nation has watched that team develop and charge towards success. That was great to see.

It is clear that our shared commitment to gender equality demands that we address the multifaceted challenges for women and girls. Each challenge requires a collaborative response. The Government welcomes the committee’s report and the recommendations in principle, and we will respond fully in due course. I thank everyone who contributed to the discussion and I absolutely thank all who work tirelessly in our clubs and communities to provide opportunities for women and girls to be active.