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The First Minister mentioned the research to date. He may not see a way forward through central Government, but the Executive has powers over all planning applications in Scotland.
Of course members might want to make additional suggestions.The paper seeks our agreement on the date of the meeting, which is proposed for 18 November, as well as on the format and venue for it.
Can the First Minister say how many Scottish students have been disadvantaged by that start date, given that most Scottish courses started in mid-August?
That date is also in the recess, and schools in some parts of Scotland will be having their mid-term break, which may make the availability of parents and pupils to attend—and the interest of the public—greater.