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There is an error in the footnotes to the order, which will be dealt with in the normal manner. Furthermore, the 21-day rule has been breached. Do members have any comments about the explanation for that breach?
Although under normal circumstances we would expect the Executive to comply with the 21-day rule, a comprehensive reassessment of all the public bodies in Scotland is currently under way. I can understand why the Executive would want to be absolutely sure about committing to the introduction of another public body, quango or whatever and therefore I accept its explanation.
I am minded to accept that view. Indeed, we are grateful that the Executive has clarified the matter at the outset.