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I wonder whether, in that context, we need to do as Wendy Alexander suggested—to get focused expert views in the evidence-taking session—so that we can get down to details with people.
Before closing what has been a rapid meeting, I inform members that our next meeting is expected to take place on Tuesday 3 May 2005. Meeting closed at 13:26.
As well as the project in Grampian, there is the West Lothian criminal justice project, which, as we were told on our visit to Linlithgow sheriff court, has been very successful in getting people into court more quickly.
The capital cost, at 1995 prices, included £146 million for infrastructure, £36.4 million for 26new trams and £1.3 million for land purchase, coming to a total of £183 million.
I shall try to address members' concerns, and if there are any questions that I cannot answer today, I will, if possible, get back to the committee in writing before its visit to Kingussie on 11 October.
On page 8 of his submission, he writes about the day that he spent in New York—tartan day—and says that it was one of the worst visits he has ever had.
Thirty years ago, about 18 per cent of girls and boys left school with three or more highers. Now, 26 per cent of boys and 34 per cent of girls get the equivalent qualifications at level 6 or better.