Item 3 concerns the regulatory framework inquiry. We received a letter from the Subordinate Legislation Committee. There was a debate on the regulatory framework inquiry, but I missed it because I was ill. Do members wish to comment on the inquiry or do we wish politely to reply to the Subordinate Legislation Committee saying that we have read its stuff with interest? Do we want to say anything specific or do we just want to leave it?
I would like to communicate my thanks to Andrew Mylne for the information that he solicited on my behalf, which was useful.
Has the letter satisfied us?
There is a wee gap. However, the intent is clear, which is important. The methods by which the framework is used and altered are important. I do not know how the issue relating to the wee gap can be resolved, other than by starting the process all over again. I am not sure that it would be worth doing that, given the small number of occasions on which there will be a problem.
I am sure that the intention is to improve our scrutiny of these matters rather than to leave doors open.
One assumes so.
If, at some stage, you have some constructive suggestions, I am sure that the Executive would be interested in them.
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