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Is the minister prepared at least to delay the permission for the latest crop trial in Fife, which I understand is imminent, until the local community has had the opportunity to present its case in full?
(S1F-1681) The annual reports of the interception of communications commissioners and of the chief surveillance commissioner contain information on the use of interception of communications and covert surveillance in Scotland. The latest reports were laid before Parliament on 31 October 2001 and 17 January 2002.
When I announced the investment of an additional £8.9 million for police recruitment in May 2000, the number of police officers stood at 14,699. The latest available figures show an increase over that period of 413 to 15,112.
They do not have to stop doing certain things and start doing new things in their scrutiny work. The work on sustainable development simply involves adding another layer or mining a new seam in what they already do.
It is a major concern if effects on the food chain are taken into account. You also mentioned new viruses. I emphasise that I am not a scientist, but concerns have been expressed about new viruses.
If you wait six weeks, you will be into the new financial year. If John Spencely's report drifts—and I think that it will have to—you will have to wait until the new Auditor General takes up his post on 1 April.
The next heading is the "Scottish Commissioner for Public Appointments". Do members want to invite the new commissioner to give us a briefing following their appointment?
I have given evidence three times to the Treasury Select Committee of the House of Commons on the new spending review process and public service agreements.