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I welcome the fact that, just before recess, the Parliament constructively supported the principles of the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill at stage 1.
On a point of order, convener— There are no points of order in committees.The next meeting is after recess on Tuesday 19 February. These matters can be put on the agenda for that meeting.
Only Shetland Islands Council continues to qualify for a grant and will receive just under £761,000, which is payable in 12 equal monthly instalments.The housing support grant originally dates from the Housing (Financial Provisions) Scotland Act 1978, which is 34 years old.
One reason for making the cut-off date for inadequate professional services the date of instruction by the client is that it is usually reasonably clear and unarguable when the client first instructed.
Elected Deputy Presiding Officer when the Parliament was established in 1999, George was then elected our second Presiding Officer in 2003—the only member of the Scottish Parliament to date to hold office as both a Deputy Presiding Officer and a Presiding Officer.
That is exactly why we have continued to call for an essentials guarantee, which would—the clue is in the name—ensure that people can afford the essentials in life. Unfortunately, to date, that has been rebuffed by the UK Government.