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We must add as much value to such visits as we can. Our visits must be as productive as possible, giving members of the committee hands-on experience and involving people who work in the areas with which we are dealing.
For example, there are major issues with measures in the Housing (Scotland) Bill, such as mass stock transfer and extending to tenants of housing associations the right to buy.
Europe Familiarisation Scheme The final matter on the agenda is consideration of the committee's nominee to participate in the European Parliament study visit. I nominate the convener to be our representative on that visit.
If a prisoner wishes to attend an offending behaviour programme, visit the gym, take a daytime visit or have a family visit, that activity counts as an unauthorised absence from work.
We could introduce videoconferencing or organise visits in the most economic way—for example, the cases of two or three prisoners could be discussed at the same time.
Members indicated agreement.European Year of Equal Opportunities for All 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All 2007 Agenda item 2 is the report of my visit to Berlin for the launch of the European year of equal opportunities for all.
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Date answered:
31 October 2001