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There are issues around debating what the different Governments and Parliaments are doing and ensuring that best practice is shared. I am not sure that that comes through in the consultation paper, but it is quite a big issue for us.
There was an unfortunate use of language with the terminology of monitoring and compliance that the Executive has done its best to move away from. It is intended that there will be continual support and aftercare.
I note that PE187 has been with the Parliament for quite a long time now, so I think that we should take some steps towards concluding the matter.Do members have any views on how best to proceed? If not, I will be happy to guide them.
I am sure that we would all like to put on the record our appreciation of her contribution over the years and pass on to her family our sadness and our best wishes for the future. Members indicated agreement.
I look forward to working with colleagues on this committee. It is best to say that I declare my interests as they are currently recorded in the register of members' interests, if they are relevant to the work of this committee.