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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.
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.
Amendment 16 is grouped with amendments 17 and 26. Again, there was compelling evidence at stage 1 about the need to align the listing process with other disciplinary procedures that might be running in parallel with it.
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?