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Is the minister aware of a growing feeling of discontent in Ayrshire over the Scottish Executive's interference in planning issues? The ash is the latest issue, but before that there was the overturning by the Scottish Executive of the Ayr United stadium decision.
I am always anxious to get the most up-to-date information. Unfortunately, the latest information on the number of pupils with visual impairment goes back to 1999.
I hate to be awkward and prolong the meeting, but is it not the case that, through ministers, one can consider the whole issue, because they are ultimately responsible? Possibly. We will consider the petitions and see whether we can determine that.
Keeping on top of such things is not burdensome, as all the relevant information is public. Ultimately, the Executive has a responsibility to find out such information.
Members will remember that we were worried about regulation 9 and the appeals procedure whereby the convener, who might have been part of the initial tribunal, would be the ultimate referee. We felt that that was a bit incestuous and problematic.
I cannot agree with anything John Swinburne said about the benefits of quangos in the new towns of Scotland. I represent a new town and I am sitting next to two colleagues who were born and brought up in new towns.