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I gave the gentleman an opportunity to make clear his unhappiness about the cut to universal credit. It will be noted that he did not take that opportunity.
What this raises is a conflict between popular sovereignty as expressed in a referendum and parliamentary sovereignty as expressed in the rights of our MPs at this stage.
In its letter to the lead Committee, it expressed concerns regarding the creation of an additional Commissioner, which has the potential to lead to overlap and duplication of work which in turn leads to increased costs.
During the debate, some Members expressed concerns about the long-term sustainability of these types of increases, particularly in the context of current financial pressures on the care system.
Leadership
Many respondents expressed frustration suggesting that, as an organisation which not only has the same functions but also the same executive staff as the SQA, Qualifications Scotland would effectively be the same body.