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I had not intended to mention the audit, but I know that sportscotland is in the throes of appointing a new chair and a new chief executive officer—I am not sure what the proper title is.
It is important that people complain first to Scottish Water, but the new framework will give them a backstop of somebody else to take on board their concerns.
Ms Alexander made a statement over the weekend about a £25 million funding package of new money for learndirect. That does not appear to be included as new money in the budget documents, which show a movement of about £7 million.
Your reference is probably to our comments about the Old Testament and the New Testament. It is apparent from many of the submissions that I read is that groups that advocate physical punishment rarely mention the New Testament.
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.