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The first item on the agenda was to have been the scrutiny of delegated powers in the Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill. Due to the lodging of a further amendment by the Executive, that scrutiny will no longer be necessary, although we may want to comment on the amendment in the light of Tommy Sheridan's evidence. Does anyone want to comment?
The committee should welcome the Executive amendment, which accords with the general views that the committee expressed last weekâthat the subordinate legislation that was previously provided for was too broad. Without delving into policy issues, we should welcome the fact that the committee's views seem to have been acknowledged.
I am happy to go along with that. We can pass on that comment in our report.