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The Scottish Government has proposed to clarify this by inserting a new definition of “surviving partner” at paragraph 1(1) of the schedule, as follows: “surviving partner” has the meaning given in regulation 76 of the 2015 Regulations”; and
in paragraph 3 of the schedule, the eligible decision-maker is a guardian only, but it appears that this should also ...
We remain committed to seeing a trend of reductions in exclusions but based on the application of the best available management practices, not on a specific target.
The way to proceed is to say that we need to sort out the variations by next year to have meaningful information. The best thing to do is to flush out the matter, after which people will start to do something about it.
During previous stage 3 debates, members have said that there was not enough time. I thought it best to err on the side of caution and to give members time to discuss the issues of substance on which they must make appropriate decisions.
The same system has to operate in any country around the globe.In Scotland, we have the best record not just in the UK but probably across western Europe in integrating people who have come from elsewhere.
On behalf of the three Presiding Officers, I offer our best wishes to the Deputy First Minister and our thanks for the courteous way in which he has conducted his ministerial duties in the Parliament over the past six years.