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Although I accept that Mr Scott refers to the necessary process of consultation that inevitably follows change, we must not prevent Scottish Water from being able to manage change as effectively as possible in the interest of the consumer in the long run.
We have received apologies from John Angus, who is stuck in the snow somewhere in Perth.I ask Stuart Allan to give us a short presentation, following which I will open up the discussion for questions.
That is 9.9 per cent up on last year.Underpinning the new system are the following facts: 27,000 young students—about 40 per cent of the total—will receive a bursary of up to £2,000 a year.
I welcome Andrew Bachell, David Morris and Lloyd Austin to the meeting; we appreciate your coming along. Following our usual practice, I invite you to make a few opening remarks.
Phil's amendment contains one crucial phrase: "that these matters be judged only after full consultation with the Scottish people." Are we expected slavishly to follow everything that Westminster does?