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Sections 2(7) and 9 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Bill concern rules of court about which various points have been raised. We are grateful for the explanation that is given. It is more a matter of policy as to whether matters are dealt with by a rule of court or through legislation. Perhaps we could flag that up for the lead committee to discuss. We can formulate our own views as individuals.
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee will want to be aware of that.
On sections 5, 34, and 58(11) it is suggested that we should draw the attention of Parliament and the lead committee to the Executive's response. Is that agreed?
Paragraph 1 of schedule 6 also relates to the matter of the rules of court, which we are noting, drawing to the attention of Parliament, and flagging up.