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Members already have to consider what might appear to prejudice their ability to participate in proceedings, so the test is nothing new. I am clear that it is nothing new.
I see that the Deputy Minister for Rural Affairs, John Home Robertson, is here today. His visit to Mallaig during the summer was welcome, and I know that other ministers have visited Mallaig and are aware of the problem.
However, amendment 91 now sets a date for the commencement of the bill:"In section 9, page 6, line 26, leave out and insert ".There might be a quibble over whether that date should be 2002 or 3002.