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Tricia Marwick has rather shot my fox, if she will pardon the expression, in the debate.As other members have said, the only provisions of the bill that are relevant to Scotland are those that would create the new community interest companies.
In the ballot for Presiding Officer, the votes were as follows: For 113, Against 7, Abstentions 9.A clear majority has expressed its preference, and more than 25 per cent of members have voted.
The auditors of three trusts have expressed concerns in that regard, but it will not be possible to give a definitive report on the position for some months.
How do you envisage the arrangements working? Would such producers be able to express their concerns to Scottish ministers, who could then change the direction of QMS if there was a problem?
I have been profoundly struck by the hostility to and despair about the legal system that ordinary citizens in my constituency express. My constituents consistently express a lack of faith in the system.