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We have the Government's response to our stage 1 report on the delegated powers in the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill. Members will be pleased to note that the Government has agreed to make a number of amendments in response to the committee's recommendations. However, the Government has informed us that it is not minded to follow the committee's recommendations regarding section 18(2)(a)(iii), paragraphs 10(3) and 10(4) of schedule 2, section 82(1)(a) and section 115. We are simply asked to note the response at this stage. We will return to the bill after stage 2, when we will be able to revisit those areas as we consider all the changes that have been made to the powers in the bill during stage 2. Nevertheless, it should be noted that members are free to lodge amendments, should they wish to do so.
We should just digest the response from the Government. We can then lodge amendments if we wish to do so.
Okay. Stage 2 consideration is scheduled to start on 2 March. Are members content to note the response, as set out in the paper from the clerk?
Members indicated agreement.