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On that basis, I urge Mr Gallie to withdraw amendment 76 and not to move amendment 90, which follows from that. I am disappointed by the minister's reply.
At that time we had no option but to follow the pathfinder process.Secondly, blue-collar workers were not regarded as any less important than teaching staff.