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It is perhaps for my convener to answer that, but the intention was that contact would be made with MSPs and ministers. In a sense, it was slightly out of my hands at that point.
I remember that it was the male MSPs who applauded that fact whereas a good number of the female MSPs got to their feet and said that mothers deserved a bit more of a rest than that.
Members may recall that, at the beginning of the year, Richard Simpson and some other MSPs—perhaps including members of the committee—went up to Aberdeen.
Members of the group also write to and meet their MP and MSP to ensure that their representatives are kept informed of campaigns and issues.The group in Linlithgow is part of a much wider network throughout Scotland.
I am delighted to indicate the Executive's support for Cathy Peattie's motion and welcome the support of other MSPs for the UN international year of volunteers 2001.
They have maintained a warm welcome, not only for MSPs, but for visitors and tourists alike.However, the parliamentary unit cannot cope with all the additional requirements of the Parliament.
If not, we will move on to Eleanor Scott's question. As one of the few MSPs here today who is not from Fife, I hope that people will forgive me if I am behind the times on some of the issues.
We must bear in mind that there are only one and a half civil servants in NEBU to deal with the legislative proposals of all MSPs, which is a ludicrously small resource.