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The report of the CSG was one of the cornerstones on which the new Parliament was built. It reflected a high degree of public and political consensus about the way in which our new Parliament should operate.
If a person is to begin a new life in a new area with a new name, support is needed from other public authorities, particularly housing, education and health authorities and the Benefits Agency.
We should flag up that point in our report to the lead committee and when we write back to the Executive to make them aware that we are aware of the issue.The issue in section 7 is about the definition of social work services functions.
In the ballot for Presiding Officer, the votes were as follows: For 113, Against 7, Abstentions 9.A clear majority has expressed its preference, and more than 25 per cent of members have voted.