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All those matters will cause problems.The Minister for Transport has said that he is doing his best to reduce to 19 the list of 40 houses that are to be demolished.
I suggest that we write to at least one minister and ask them to take comments across the Executive. It is probably best that we write to Tom McCabe. Are members agreed?
A foreseen, but not directly intended, by-product might be the best way of putting it. That might not be the clearest way of putting it, but perhaps it is the best way.
We see our role as interpreting the policy, and trying to read into that policy where the best opportunities are for growth of our businesses, sustainability and jobs.
Convener, you kindly advised me that it would be best for petitioners to set their petition in a national context, although they might be referring to a local issue.
Secondly, local authorities operate under a best-value regime. We suggest that one regulatory body with a sub-committee structure serviced by a single office would better fit that.