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The Conservatives concur with the comments made by Mr Russell. One of these days—although not this morning—the Executive's approach will cause difficulties.
A code of practice would offer protection to HMI and would be an excellent public relations move, especially as the inspectorate is often under attack these days. It would reassure the teaching profession that there was a fallback position if teachers were in any way unhappy about the way in which an inspection was carried out.
The wording has not changed much, so instead of putting the matter on the agenda again for next week, we could perhaps circulate a revised version of the letter, which everyone can sign off in the next few days. The words were fine; it was the order that got changed.The stage 3 debate on the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Bill will take place on the afte...
Webcams of various types are developing every day and by the time we get into the new building, whenever that is, the technology will have moved on several stages.
I have reflected on the matter and, if I may remind you, I issued guidance on interventions in the business bulletin some days ago. I encourage interventions, but not during the closing seconds of a member's speech.