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I think Mr Butler would accept that I have explained as best I can—given that I am not a lawyer—that it is the Executive's strong contention that the regulations have been drafted so as to achieve the policy objective, which I think we all share.
Your way of dealing with the matter—to seek to get it agreed that we always know in advance what is on the agenda—is probably the best way. If we know what is on the agenda, everything else will fall neatly into place.
Your way of dealing with the matter—to seek to get it agreed that we always know in advance what is on the agenda—is probably the best way. If we know what is on the agenda, everything else will fall neatly into place.
I turn first to the eight admissible objections that were lodged in the new objection period. Members will recall that we undertook a similar exercise for the objections during the preliminary stage.
In recent months we have moved forward with the new station at Edinburgh Park, new lines such as the Airdrie to Bathgate line and new rolling stock, which will benefit each and every part of the Scottish network.
On Monday, we launched a plan of action against alcohol. On Tuesday, we launched a new drugs strategy that will be effective in taking young people off the streets and dealing with drugs.