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There is also a problem with time scales. The mechanics of setting up a new authority and getting all the anomalies ironed out mean that it will not be possible to implement any provisions in 2001.
I say to Mr Quinan that it is not appropriate to barrack members—he will get his opportunity later.The Executive is not required to proceed as the SNP suggests.
That would make the most of those visits. Absolutely. One of the reasons why we had a formal meeting was to ensure that we had minutes and therefore could report back to our respective Assemblies and Parliaments, so that the good practice would be on record.
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.
We have the chance to make sure that as many people as possible get broadband. For us, that means trying to get those final 399 exchanges done, irrespective of size, through a combination of technologies.
If we do that, and concentrate on that, we will deliver a better job and better public services for Scotland. Whatever happened to that great new Labour phrase, "What matters is what works"?