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I have no doubt that some of the general anxieties that surround this issue will be alleviated by SHEFC's announcement today of the best settlement for almost 20 years for the funding of universities in Scotland.
As in any short, half-hour debate, the time limits will be set by whoever is in the chair at the time. We will do our best, but the business motion was agreed by the Parliament last Thursday.
Does the minister recognise that the best diesel or electric train in the world will not run any faster on a track that is as inadequate as sections of the east coast main line are?
This is another area where it might be best to evolve an agreement that would be brought to the committee, instead of the committee considering a report and making demands on people.
Neither is it in the interests of Parliament for us to fail to do our job properly.We shall therefore put on record the fact that we are not satisfied that this is the best way to address legislation. We shall write to the Executive and, as part of our consideration of procedures, we can decide whether the system can be formalised.
It is expected to be submitted to a full Council of Ministers for adoption later this month.We can now proceed to consider how best to implement this amended regime, and we will undertake appropriate consultations.