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We should equally be attending to equal opportunities. Indeed. We will see if we can get somebody.We now move on to item 6, which is to be taken in private.
We should also note the extremely appropriate name of the member of the Scottish Executive rural affairs department, Mr Ian Farmer. He does not get on with Mr Wildgoose.
I welcome everyone back after the Easter break and hope that they are all refreshed and ready for the long haul to the summer.Before we get too far into item 1, I should explain how our work on replacing the members' interests order will proceed.
Thereafter, we will produce our stage 1 report. I hope to get a slot in the chamber before the summer recess.Do members wish to raise other points on the bill?
In principle, the bureau has to give its approval before we can appoint an adviser, but it does not get involved in choosing the person who is appointed.
Leave the matter with me. I will try to get guidance to you as quickly as possible and will make the point that we are not able to scrutinise documents properly if we get them at the last minute.