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I would be delighted if Mrs Liddell had more time to visit the hairdresser, but I am not sure whether the desired result would be achieved by keeping her in post or by removing her from it.
As most members will be aware, I visited the area on Monday. What I saw brought home to me again the terrible effects of flooding on those who are affected by it.
You might be aware that committee members have visited local authorities and they have said that the continuous pressure to achieve better quality at less cost ultimately militates against best value.
Many of us would never have had that opportunity if we had not had student grants. I remember visiting the campus of the University of Stirling, which was then in my constituency, as a young Labour MP, many years ago.
The situation has not been helped by the fact that throughout Mr McLeish's speech my screen produced all sorts of interesting pictures that had nothing to do with the debate.
The seminars are open to anybody who wishes to attend. We will also be involved in visits to different venues around Scotland to deliver the same presentation to the various professions that are involved in the development of the built environment.