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We are really talking about follow-through reports. It would be a mistake if officials could leave a committee meeting and not be questioned about a matter again.
I am sure that that is what the Official Report will say, anyway.First Minister's Question Time and Question Time Review First Minister's Question Time and Question Time Review Item 3 is to consider the information that we require for our review of the timing and format of oral questions.
We are clear on that point also, and I have placed that on the record."—Official Report, Social Justice Committee, 2 October 2002; c 3113.What was said then and what is in the regulations seem to represent two different positions.
Should we train councillors and officials to be able to make a more critical and detailed assessment of the immediate and long-term implications of PPP and PFI?
Indeed, when I was a councillor, there was an appeals procedure for parents, which was conducted by councillors, when officials refused the provision of transport because the criteria had not been met.
Convener, with your indulgence, may I bring one of the officials into the discussion? Unfortunately, officials are not permitted to speak in this debate, but you may take whatever time you need to reply.