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You say that there was a consensus, but some of the responses to the consultation show that there are questions about the establishment of the code and about its implementation being fixed on a separate date. Are you satisfied with the arrangements for the introduction of the code?
The letter deals with a serious issue regarding evidence to the committee and I seek members' guidance on what should be done about it.The letter is dated 12 November and is written to me as the convener of the Justice 1 Committee.
It would add an additional part to those schemes to include arrangements for time-limited secondments rather than permanent transfers at the date of transfer. It would also include voluntary redundancy or early retirement options.
Amendment 26, in the name of Brian Adam, is also unnecessary, as we believe that it is better not to specify in primary legislation the date by which strategies must be submitted.
By definition, problem areas can be difficult to identify; otherwise they would not be problems.I have rather lost track. What is the up-to-date Executive position on that? Identifying problems is linked to identifying when remedial orders might be needed.
I know that we have a tight work programme, but are we setting a date for when the group of reporters will produce an initial remit for us to consider?
The person doing so has to act speedily and deliberately.To date, the Parliament has accepted the principle that it wants to move in the direction of more humaneness and not less.
We debated that fully before the recess. The changes will ensure that our education system gives young people the key capacities that they will need.Across the globe, others are looking with admiration at Scotland's approach to many issues.