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I am very pleased that the Executive has taken up those issues.My concern is that the bill could have been a very good, historic bill—one that we could celebrate. Unfortunately, we cannot. The bill does not provide the mechanism to deliver stock transfer.
That the Parliament welcomes the events being organised to celebrate Europe Day and the emphasis given in those celebrations to working with the future partners in Central and Eastern Europe; acknowledges the crucial importance of the European Union to investment and jobs in Scotland, as a driving force for rising en...
However, the Australians got into all kinds of problems with criminal cases. There was a celebrated murder case in which a cap on expenditure was imposed—the defence could have two Queen's counsels, but not three, or whatever.
I am slightly puzzled by that, because I do not see why we should celebrate the record of a failure. Surely the celebration is of the burning of Guy Fawkes, not of his failed attempt to blow up Parliament.
My colleagues at Westminster are considering how the anniversary can be celebrated and we will remain in close contact with them to see whether there is any added value that we can give to those celebrations.
However, let us return to what we are debating and what we are celebrating. Apart from anything else, we are celebrating 2,770 newly qualified teachers this year, bringing the total up to 51,287.
Like the majority of members, I choose to ignore the amendment in the name of Tommy Sheridan. At every celebration there is always someone who goes a bit too far.I look forward to meeting the Queen when she comes to join the celebrations in Falkirk at the official opening of the millennium wheel.
According to the Scottish Government’s budget document—
“…we will continue our commitment to internationalisation by building on relationships, celebrating cultural, educational and ancestral connections, and exchanging policy ideas to address shared challenges, ensuring Scotland remains a valued and well-connected nation.”