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I also remind him that it is good news—in my mind, although obviously not in his—if a firm looks at a possible market, believes that it can get into that market and create employment, and is putting £10 million of its own money up front for that purpose.
At the moment, for example, Scottish MPs are examining the new deal. I know that Mr Salmond will join me in rejoicing at the fact that, during the past 18 months, youth unemployment in Scotland has been cut by 59 per cent, which is excellent.
The Executive made the right decision in this case, although the decision that it made in the first place is odd, given that there is new information. I am sure that we will remember the order so that it will set a precedent.
I would welcome members' comments on the responses.I am sure that everyone will welcome the Law Society's response; it is a fairly positive comment. It is very good news that the Law Society has established its scheme for the accreditation of lawyers who specialise in mental health issues.
I am sure that we wish to place on record our appreciation for Wendy's contribution to this committee over the years. We now welcome our new member, Marilyn Livingstone, and the first item on the agenda is to ask her to formally declare any interests that are relevant to the committee.
The petition suggests that the public defender's office should be phased in over a period of four years to allow law firms and practitioners to adjust to the new service. Before being formally lodged, the petition was hosted on the e-petition system, where it gathered 19 signatures.
I welcome all the responses—especially the one from the Disability Rights Commission. The new legislation that comes into force in December will have a big impact on all these issues, and the public at large should take note of that.
In particular, the Subordinate Legislation Committee has raised doubts about whether proposed new subparagraph (ii), which is inserted by regulation 2, is intra vires.
He was a regular attender of meetings and an active participant in them. We wish him all the best in his new role, which I believe is chairing one of the justice committees.I welcome David McLetchie to the committee.