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I thank the minister for taking part in this debate. It was as new an experience for us as it was for him, but I am sure it will not be the last time it happens.
I agree with Stewart Maxwell, who suggested that there should be a new paragraph 7, which could say something like, "All members should follow the above convention," which is clearly stated in paragraph 6.
When will you be in a political position to convince authorities throughout Scotland to accept that formula, given that there will be winners and losers no matter what new formula is applied? Are you confident that the formula will be ready, robust and acceptable?
Scottish ParliamentSubordinate Legislation CommitteeTuesday 14 September 2004 Scottish ParliamentSubordinate Legislation CommitteeTuesday 14 September 2004 The Convener opened the meeting at 10:37 I welcome everyone to the 24th meeting in 2004 of the Subordinate Legislation Committee, and to this beautiful new committee room. I gather that the committee mi...
That should not hinder any understanding of the process. I am new to the Parliament and its committee system, but I believe that the people who elected us would want us to be as transparent as possible.
I agree entirely with Margaret Jamieson in principle, but that is part of the new process. These statutory instruments were laid before the UK Parliament, as the issue arose before the Scottish Parliament assumed its powers.