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I will ask Stephen to comment on that last point. The point about our having a view before decisions are made and legislation is passed is absolutely right.
I will ask Stephen to comment on that last point. The point about our having a view before decisions are made and legislation is passed is absolutely right.
I am not being critical—I am aware of the volume of work involved. Was that the point that Winnie made at the previous meeting, when she was talking about the point at which we get involved?
I am not being critical—I am aware of the volume of work involved. Was that the point that Winnie made at the previous meeting, when she was talking about the point at which we get involved?
In addition, Conservative local authorities in Scotland are closing small rural schools.John Home Robertson made two points. It is right to point to the fact that local authorities are accountable locally for their decisions.