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I have not really looked at it over the course of the recess, so I will have another look. I will also encourage local authorities to get this absolutely right.
The change was made quickly and there was no disruption to the original instrument’s scheduled date. A robust import regime is key to protecting plant and tree health.
One of the reasons why IT systems have failed might be that, across the NHS, out-of-date software is still being used. How will the continuing work programme that the cabinet secretary referred to in her statement ensure that systems not only are upgraded now but continue to be kept up to date in the future?
We expect the terms of reference for the JMC(EN) to be honoured and we will see in time whether we believe that that is happening, although progress to date has been slower than we would have wished.
In my first speech in the Parliament, 20 years ago, I promoted the need for an accessible Parliament building with a crèche, an arena for trade and industry exhibits, innovative recess schemes for young people and a resource for community groups.
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