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One of the complaints that the committee heard was that geography is often the basis for neglect. How would the new community legal service help in rural areas?
My suggestion is that I liaise with the Presiding Officer to determine whether a meeting next Tuesday would be appropriate or whether it would be appropriate to have a meeting by 24 June at the latest. The objective is to ensure the fullest possible scrutiny.
It has also confirmed final grades in all but 85 standard grade cases and has promised to complete the last of those by Friday at the latest. Schools and colleges were asked to submit all urgent appeals by 31 August.
Having the general equality standard takes the benchmark a step further. The new duty of best value requires equalities to be mainstreamed within performance management structures.
The committee believes that the proposals contained in the new report re-emphasise its commitment to ensuring openness, transparency and probity in the business of Parliament.