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I have given permission for many members to speak; I hope that, collectively, we can get the message across to the new ministerial team about the importance of the matter and the need for a year's delay.
We seek to add a small part to the complete package, to ensure that our proposals are robust in meeting the interests of tenants and that we get the proper opportunities for the financial sector.
That will not take long.I draw the First Minister's attention to the fact that, today, Tony Blair is making one of his rare visits to Scotland—indeed, they are almost as rare as the First Minister's visits to hospitals.
As long as we are in the UK and part of the UK structure, Scotland should get some of the economic benefit from the share of our taxes that go to defence spending.
We therefore felt reasonably comfortable with a relatively short consultation period, especially given the perceived need to get a move on and to get the legislation on to the statute book as soon as possible.
I shall then open up the debate, after which I shall put the question on the motion at 3.30 at the latest. Obviously, if we get through proceedings more quickly, that will be fine.