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The review came up with 10 recommendations, from improved parliamentary oversight to staffing support and meaningful local accountability. We submitted it to Michael Matheson at the time.
The fact of the conversation and a very selective account of its content were first put in the public domain on 23 February in The Times, which said “Ms Dugdale reveals she held secret talks with” the First Minister.
It is suggested that, if the issue is highlighted, sentences might become tougher if the courts take account of any aggravating factors. Do members have any comments or suggestions on the petition?
It is utterly unacceptable, and the point of the review is to put Network Rail through the mill and ensure that we account for every single penny that it insists has to be spent in addition to its original estimates.
The Police Authority board has enough to do to hold the police service to account and to show good governance without trying to manage and drive forward part of the service.
This will allow the Scottish Ministers to alter this sum in future if needed, to take account of inflation and in light of knowledge and experience gained from the practical operation of the scheme, without the need for further primary legislation.