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Of these, all are on track to deliver by the stated dates with the exception of proposed national HR system where it has been decided that end 2008 is a more appropriate target date.
There presently exists a common-law rule that if a legatee within a certain class dies after the date of the will, but before the date of vesting, his or her issue take the legacy unless the will provides otherwise.
I am afraid that my motion is already somewhat out of date. It recognises the 100th call-out of Neilston & Uplawmoor First Responders, as was the case when I lodged the motion on 1 September.
However, what does that mean in terms of being in the marriage? When does it date from? Are there other provisions to which we need to make specific reference in order to ensure that a couple is granted full rights and responsibilities?
Indeed, I understand that there are many such examples under the ferries review, but to date I have never heard of the Government stepping or muscling in and saying, “I am taking your powers.”
I do not know what members think about Ian Duncan’s taking forward that piece of work and bringing information back at a later date for further discussion. I know that Bob Doris is taking his own actions, and it would be great if he kept us informed about how they are going.
I am advised that it takes about three years for cockles to reach the stage at which they can be harvested, so we must wait until 2012 to get an up-to-date picture of the stock. We hope to have more scientific surveys in early 2012—or the early summer of that year, at the latest—so that we can have up-to-date scienti...