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This has been a fascinating discussion on a somewhat esoteric subject to say the least. It is far from esoteric, Mr Brown. Absolutely. It is particularly odd that a Scottish National Party minister is engaged in harmonising things throughout Great Britain.
The summary justice reforms are coming through and are tackling the police time problem that members have identified.Robert Brown referred to visiting Tulliallan.
Do such considerations not apply many times over to the more complicated issues with which we are asked to deal in the proposed bill? As always, Robert Brown makes an important and serious point.
He is absolutely right, but the Labour debate has been going on for 10 years. How long does Des Browne want?The debate in Scotland has come to a conclusion.