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I support what Bill Butler and Jackie Baillie have said. New year's day's status as a holiday is already being eroded, as was apparent on new year's day this year.
Lunch will be available from half past 12, and I hope to start again at 1 pm at the latest. However, if members are here and have finished eating, we can start back earlier than that—so much the better.
However, variations clearly exist, which is why we have a damping scheme for the new review. The GAE is affected by the new review and the changes will be phased in over a number of years.