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We move on to agenda item 2, which is draft affirmative instruments. I think that Fergus Ewing wanted to raise a point.
The two statutory instruments on rating have the usual Executive note appended. However, in the case of the instrument about docks and harbours the note is undated. Every Executive note that I have seen attached to statutory instruments has been dated. Similarly, the instrument regarding electricity, land and water undertakings does not have a specific date; it is dated May 2000. This may not be an entirely arcane point. It would be helpful if the Executive could in future ensure that the Executive notes bear the date on which they are written or conveyed to this committee.
We will flag up the point that Fergus Ewing has raised. No other points arise.