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It was quickly agreed that I would leave on 31 October—the date is no coincidence, I am sure, as November 1 is the date of the merger between Cumbernauld College and Motherwell College.
I know that the minister has paid a lot of attention to the cross-party group on construction, but in the week before recess, serious concerns were raised about the future of plumbers, electricians, decorators and other trades.
I remind Parliament that the proposed introduction date for the tax is still some time away, and its introduction is dependent on the passage of Scottish and UK legislation.