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That would mean that the position would be clear for children or families who were subject to the new orders and who moved to Scotland during the adoption process.
Therefore, I propose to break down the debate on the first group into three mini-debates. The first debate will be on the new offence of paying for sexual services; the second debate will be on the new offences that relate to prostitution; and the third debate will be on the new offences relating to pornography.
In the new year, there will be Scotland-wide publicity to encourage everyone who will be eligible for the scheme—card holders and non-card holders alike—to apply for a card.
On the face of it, I see no reason why local firms should lose out under the new set-up, but I will take that up with VisitScotland and will be happy to communicate to Mr Fraser the outcome of those discussions.
Homeless People (Edinburgh) To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions there have been with City of Edinburgh Council about its new housing system for homeless people.
I also welcome Ian Ritchie, the committee's special adviser on the new economy.We have had apologies from several members, which the clerk will record in the minutes of the meeting.