The petitioners call for the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Executive to provide adequate funding to allow organisations such as Independent Special Education Advice to continue their essential work throughout Scotland.At its meeting on 17 March 2004, the committee agreed to seek the Executive's comments and, in particular, it requested information on how the Executive plans to ensure that adequate advice and support are provided to parents about any additional requirements, such as tribunals and appeals, that arise from the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.The Executive's response says that funding for such purposes was made available in the children, young people and families unified voluntary sector fund.