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There is no doubt that in the feedback that we got from members those that are already doing business internationally said that that is the sort of stuff that they deal with, and that those that do business very locally could not see how it would affect them. The big group that expressed concern was the businesses that trade within the UK and that have a lo...
As a clinician, I agree with the point that was expressed earlier about wanting to have all the information on the table in order that we can make a timely decision.
That said, in light of the evidence received, I am more than happy to explore with the committee how that might be expressed more explicitly and in a way that members might find useful.
We wrote to the Carloway review to express our view that children under the age of 16, among others, should not be permitted to waive their right to legal advice.
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Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 December 2008
I would like our deliberations to resolve some of the problems that arise from the nomenclature that flits around the debate. All manner of expressions have been bandied around, including “full fiscal freedom”, “fiscal autonomy”, “fiscal devolution” and “financial responsibility”.
That issue is at the heart of some of the concerns that people have expressed. The strategic development planning authorities are about providing a multi-council committee that enables councils in the city region areas to co-operate in mutual interest.For example, it is clear that Fife Council has interests in the city regions of Dundee and Edinburgh.