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The report is a joint report between the Accounts Commission and me. In it, we examine the condition of the roads, the money that is spent by councils and the Scottish Executive on road maintenance and how road maintenance is managed.
I see where Jim Mather is coming from, but I am not sure that, under the rules that govern the allocations of contracts, the Government can take into account the kinds of things that he has mentioned.
The reason for having Regleg is to acknowledge the difference that exists in democratic accountability here in Scotland—it is different from in other nations.
It is interesting that a number of members who claim to be absolutely enthralled by the opportunity to debate the subject seem to be leaving the chamber. I hope that members will take account of the importance of the issue—I am sure that they will.
They claim that when the age of the population in East Lothian is taken into account, the figures are broadly similar to those for other areas of the region.There are two suggested courses of action.
At what point is that taken into account and factored into the budget? The other matter is that we have changed the basis on which local authorities are expected to deal with youngsters with special educational needs.
If such meetings occurred and created deadline difficulties, the facility would exist to suspend standing orders to take them into account. Andrew Mylne does not look convinced by what I am saying.