Adoption and Children (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 I welcome members to the 16th meeting in 2006 of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, and remind members to switch off their mobile phones and put their cards into their consoles.The committee considered the Adoption and Children (Scotland) Bill two weeks ago and we asked the Executive several questions.On section 3, "Assistance in carrying out functions under sections 1 and 2", we asked whether the regulations ought to be the subject of prior consultation with the affected bodies.