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We do not choose to argue for the removal of that offence, but we do not argue for the addition of anything new to the offences. We simply wish to collect all non-consensual penetrative acts into one section.
The retrospection in the bill is for a clear and manifest purpose. It will not introduce an entirely new piece of legislation but restore the law to what it was when those claimants consulted their lawyers and pursued their claims.We have considered the argument, which we do not think has merit.
Policies need to generate jobs and investment quickly, but also to shift the economy to new modes of operation and new technologies and/or industries that will sustain the economic boost in the long-term.
I confirm that my constituents are also looking forward to having a new grammar school and halls of residence in Kirkwall, as well as a new primary school in Stromness.
Another win for the public purse might be news of a reduction in the amount that Scottish Enterprise spends on consultants, given that you have spent around £26 million on them between 2005 and 2009.
In light of the earlier discussion about nurse graduates, would it be sensible to train further therapists who can apply these therapies, and then replace or backfill them with new graduates? I am sure that Richard Simpson will be aware of the amount of new work that is going on with the boards and NHS Education for ...
In addition, Audit Scotland has said that it is not aware of any new school building programme, and has called on the Government to produce a financial strategy for how it intends to fund new schools.
—Official Report, Health and Sport Committee, 13 January 2015; c 26. The committee considers that the bill’s failure to define those key terms leaves far too many people potentially eligible to receive assistance.