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Section 19(4) of the bill deals with the power to set time limits by regulations for the meeting of requests by appropriate agencies, subject to exceptions. We have a response from the Executive, in light of which it is suggested that the negative procedure might be appropriate.
I suggest that there is nothing in the provisions to which exception could be taken. We note that the courts have powers to draw up procedural rules but, as we know, having such a power and exercising it can be two different things.
David, do you wish to say anything on that paper? I do not have much to add, except to say that, in the light of last week's discussion, we took away all the suggestions that committee members made and factored them into the work programme issues paper.
My question is about engine idling. Will there be exceptions? I imagine that, for example, most bus drivers who leave their engines idling want their buses to be warm.
We therefore need to agree on what the cultural topic should be and to discuss it over the next few weeks so that it can form part of our work programme that will start in September.I entirely concur with Cathy Peattie except on one detail. The committee's remit also includes sport.
It should be clear that the rule is inclusive—it does not just apply to the individuals who are involved in the complaint. The exception is the person who is being complained against, who would have a right of reply.
I agree with the convener that it is not appropriate for this committee to consider the petition, except in the context of the development of a European energy policy.
I agree with the convener that it is not appropriate for this committee to consider the petition, except in the context of the development of a European energy policy.
We could follow that through in the next morning's session.From our constituencies, we all know that even in disadvantaged areas some schools are doing exceptional work. They have learned from models elsewhere in the UK, in Europe and in America.