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To provide reasons in every circumstance would probably not be the best way forward. For those who clearly need a reason for their own peace of mind, it is important that we encourage the Procurator Fiscal Service to respond to that wish.
A cover note from the Subordinate Legislation Committee draws our attention to the draft order "on the grounds that it represents at best an unusual or unexpected use of the power, and at worst there are doubts about whether it is intra vires."
There is a lot of academic interest in Australian practice.I have spoken at a world conference that was organised in Australia and it was, without doubt, the best organised conference that I have ever attended.
We have had the benefit of legal advice on this substantive bill. It might be best to run through the bill from the start, as section 1 has been flagged up as an area on which we might comment or seek some response from the Executive.
I acknowledge that other councils are examples of best practice. West Lothian Council was praised in last year's Audit Scotland report, which recognised the council's clear commitment to best value in community planning.
I hope that the minister will say how the Executive can ensure that the Scottish universities continue to maintain their strong role in competing internationally for the best scientists and the best research funding.
Under the simple procedure, companies go right down to the best and final offer, so every part of the deal must be negotiated before it is decided which offer is the best and final one.