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Subordinate legislation is my big challenge of the day. I refer members to SI 2000/95, the Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) (Scotland) Regulations 2000. Members will also have copies of the Executive covering note and the committee covering note. The regulations come into force on 8 May 2000 and the time limit for parliamentary action is 26 May 2000. Any MSP may table a motion to propose to the lead committee to annul the regulations. We are required to report on the instrument by 22 May 2000. Should annulment be required, under rule 10.4, the Transport and the Environment Committee will have to debate the issue and report to the Parliament on its decisions. The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the instrument on 25 April and had nothing to report.