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Did the Executive take the opportunity to encourage Scottish business to prepare for the new euro currency, both immediately and in anticipation of early British membership of the euro?
Today, we will do that and consider possible new registrable interests. Our briefing paper suggests that we bear in mind not only the need for transparency, but the need for proportionality in imposing new requirements on members.I propose that we consider the paper section by section.
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.
(Scotland) Bill; the Justice and Home Affairs Committee to be the lead committee in the consideration of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Bill and that the Bill should also be considered by the Health and Community Care Committee; the Social and Inclusion, Housing and Voluntary Sector Committee and the Local Government Committee to report to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee on the Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales...