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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.
Under the previous, voluntary scheme, a mere 287 houses were registered. Under the new scheme, we envisage that somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 properties in multiple occupation will be covered.
Why are we asking all these detailed questions, especially bearing in mind the fact that we have had two visits recently from the minister?Perhaps the convener will comment on the letter.
Perhaps any deliberations should centre on trying to create a more integrated approach that takes in new technology options, short learning courses, sending teaching staff on secondment for a short period and working with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.
For example, if the race-hate figures are rising, they will get high news coverage, but it is difficult to get news coverage on the fact that community relations are improving.
I agree that there should be guidance on this matter. The bullet points in paragraph 26 seem eminently sensible. So members are happy with paragraphs 25 to 28.Members indicated agreement.
In the third-last paragraph of the letter of 26 February 2004, BAA seems to rely, to a degree, on the byelaws—especially if we consider that paragraph along with the paragraph at the top of the same page.Perhaps we should send a copy of today's Official Report to BAA.