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It would if that decision was based on new scientific evidence that had not been considered by the committee in its initial assessment or on a new interpretation of existing scientific evidence.
In particular, do members believe that new legislation is required to improve the management of common good assets, or could that be adequately covered by guidance to local authorities?
Mr Monteith took up the opportunity, which was offered by the committee, to make a written submission. There was nothing new in it, so we decided that we did not need to hear any further argument.
Amendment 3 will also allow ministers to extend the scope of the licensing scheme should new forms of activity arise that might properly justify a requirement for a knife dealer's licence.
That order is in need of updating to take account of developments since then, in particular the creation of new bodies and the abolition of existing ones.