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Margaret Smith also has the necessary experience, but there should be opportunities for visits for the new members in particular and for Cathie Craigie, who has not, as far as I am aware, had the opportunity to go on such visits.
That said, those figures are published on the Government’s website and the latest set, which is for 2008-09, indicates that the total cost of ministerial travel overseas was £92,000 for 59 visits.
For children, having to move schools—potentially every couple of years—means the upheaval of making new friends, tackling a new curriculum if the education system differs, and re-establishing hobbies and club memberships.
I was asking about the debate in the Parliament after Scottish ministers have used the section 5 power to designate a new public authority. So, you are referring to the designation of a new body?
Only two of those complaints were within your remit, apparently. Of the 26 inadmissible complaints, you referred 11 to other bodies or persons, and 15 were not referred onwards.
In addition to formal, external committee meetings, many committees undertake fact-finding visits to engage directly with people in a more informal manner.