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We are moving to the concept of a grading scheme, whereby each year we will consider batches of standards that meet different concerns. We need the flexibility to focus on the matters about which we have most concerns.
Like all health services, its prescription should be designed around the needs of the user. We should be more flexible in allowing people to go to work and fully participate in society.
The minister will be aware that the proposal is for very heavy grade crude oil to be transferred using flexible connections between vessels on swinging anchors off Methil in my constituency.
We must consider the impact of the European working time directive and discuss with the United Kingdom Parliament whether any kind of opt-out or flexibility might be necessary.It is important to keep closely in touch with the industry and support it through the introduction of the changes to the working time directive.
Subsections (1), (2) and (6) of new section 12A concern financing, borrowing and guarantees. The Executive cites flexibility as the principal justification for the delegated powers in that instance.