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On section 24, "Amendments to UNCITRAL Model Law or New York Convention", are we agreed that the proposed power is acceptable in principle in so far as it relates to amendments to the New York convention, and that affirmative procedure is appropriate?
I am delighted that Fife, as was referred to in my previous answer, is making significant progress on cutting class sizes. I look forward to hearing news of that nature from across Scotland.
Will he make an announcement on whether the new Administration will rigidly enforce the guaranteed maximum of 25 pupils in early primary classes or whether he will allow headteachers flexibility where that suits the needs of pupils and parents in a school?
All of us recognise the importance of getting the balance right, but concerns about the new provisions that extend the sheriff’s powers have persisted since day 1.
That will be important.The current Commission is likely to stay in office until the end of the year, and the new Commission is likely to come into being early in the new year.