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You are venturing into an area of policy, which is really for ministers rather than officials. It is an issue of consultation, which is a legitimate area for this committee.
The document is also on the internet, so I hope that everybody has access to it.During the consultation period, my officials will meet any group that requests a meeting, so that people can ask questions about the bill before it is introduced.
Do members have any comments under "Official Stationery and Mail"? There are no comments, so everyone is happy.We move on to "Conduct in the Chamber or in Committee".
I understand that the committee intends to respond to that consultation. During that time, officials in my department have been working with the Commission for Racial Equality on the membership of a steering group, which will consist of representatives of interested bodies such as the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the police associations and ind...
The minister also pointed out that there was a need for"more vertical integration so that we are less dependent on the raw milk price."—Official Report, 18 November 2004; c 12053.It is not the case that the minister and the Executive are not trying to address the matter.
I do not know whether that has been the general view around Europe, but it is my estimation of the reaction in Scotland."—Official Report, European Committee, 27 March 2001; c 1002.What has changed between 2001 and today?
Elaine Murray's amendment 214 is important. Perhaps the minister's officials have not taken account of one small point, which is that the duty in section 10(6) is double-barrelled.
Only a few months ago, Justice Department officials wrote to the outgoing chairman praising him for his good work and the progress that had been made by the initiative.