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Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The next item is delegated powers scrutiny of the Bankruptcy and Diligence etc (Scotland) Bill at stage 1. I am sorry to say that I was not at last week's meeting as I was returning from Malawi. We received a letter from the Executive in response to the points that members raised at that meeting. Do members have any comment on the letter? I suggest that we defer further consideration of the bill until next week, as we have to get to grips with several items and we have time to leave it.
I am sure that it would be wise to leave all the issues until next week.
I suggest in passing that the convener should make an informal approach to the relevant minister to stress the importance of a constructive approach to the bill. The tone of the letter is not in keeping with that of the letters that we normally receive from the Executive. I am sure that the Executive wants to pursue the same course of action as we do to scrutinise the bill and its powers effectively and constructively. Could we mention that informally to the minister?
That is fine.
I suggested that we should not respond but, since Ken Macintosh has done so, I will say that his comments were very measured.
I was not at last week's meeting but, given the tone of the letter, I agree with members. Do members agree to send a letter to the minister?
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