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We do not expect to read in the newspapers what will be said in Parliament—we expect to read what has been said."—Official Report, 2 November 2000; Vol 8, c 1259.This morning, I noted with concern substantial reports in several newspapers about what a minister would tell Parliament in a statement.
I thank all members for their contributions, and I wish them good luck and success in their new challenges.Finally, I wish all members, the clerks, the official report staff and the sound engineers a merry Christmas and best wishes for a prosperous 2001.
I should write to the conveners of the justice committees, enclosing a copy of the Official Report of today's meeting. It may be possible in future to establish a joint sub-committee to examine areas in which there is a crossover between legal competence and discrimination.
I am sure that colleagues will remember that when we were in Brussels we pursued this issue with the president of the Commission and a number of officials and that it was very clear that there was no common approach.
I am sure that colleagues will remember that when we were in Brussels we pursued this issue with the president of the Commission and a number of officials and that it was very clear that there was no common approach.
That is a further indication that no proposals have been presented and therefore we have not had an official response. The minister's letter refers to formal and informal contacts.
Nevertheless, the thrust of that session would be on the Macpherson report.Jackie Baillie would remain after 3 o'clock for about three quarters of an hour to take questions on general equalities issues. Her officials are preparing a paper to give an idea of the programme of work on equalities undertaken by the department.Meetings in the afternoon normally r...
That the Parliament agrees that between 1 May 2000 and 7 January 2001 (inclusive) the office of the Clerk will be open on all days except: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 May, 26 May, 29 May, 1 December, 22 December (PM), 25 December, 26 December, 1 January 2001 and 2 January 2001.
I do not think that the Executive's 26 planning officers are enough to deal with the sort of complaints that will arise as people understand that the planning system has changed.