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Against that background, it is unsurprising that the system has become geared almost totally to doing what is best for the child, following the basic principle that the child's interests are paramount.
Obviously, people are required to follow the code of the NDPB on which they serve, but I would advise them to err on the side of caution and to be more open in declarations in relation to the first NDPB than the second.
Of course, the judicial committee of the Privy Council has still to consider that issue, which is under appeal. I will follow up Michael Matheson's questions.
We have been going for some time, so rather than go through the statement now, I would appreciate it if you would send it to us following the meeting. We will do that.
I ask the minister to move amendment 8 and to speak to both amendments, following which I will invite contributions from members before I invite the minister to wind up.
If that did not work, one could examine whether there should be some compulsion to follow the national park plan. It is interesting that national park authorities would now be given the remit of ensuring that the aims of the plan are achieved.
What happened next? Lord Hardie's resignation was followed by his immediate elevation. Most folk who resign and leave under a cloud go out with a P45 and a bleak and uncertain future.