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That is what I wanted. I do not want us to get involved in too much detail. The report from the Scottish Arts Council to the Executive has not yet been published.
Secondly, given the groundwork that we have done, there is agreement that we can usefully do some further work on ASL—we can get some information from local government.
Each of us is aware of the impact of the work load on the committee. I regret that it will not get any less. With the introduction of a new bill that was not previously announced, it will get worse rather than better.
As to the actual timetable, one is never precisely sure how long drafting a bill will take until one gets into the details. Our firm intention is to have the bill in the early part of the new year.
We will not wait for six or seven years, but it is often foolish to give time commitments. It is better to get the right answer than to get a quick answer.
Many members have said that the prosecution gets the opportunity but once. Given the publicity that a second trial could create, would defendants get an unbiased jury and judge?