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However, our current view is that that could be a mistake.Although advocacy is not a new concept, formal advocacy services have really started to develop in Scotland only over the past few years.
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?
I am pleased that Tom McCabe secured the debate, and that we have had an opportunity to hear contributions from different sides of the chamber on how the issue can be furthered in future years. Meeting closed at 16:26.
The procedure should be integral to the operation of our schools and educational authorities instead of being a new detailed mechanism for a specific issue.
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.