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We may then identify specific issues and questions that we would like the Scottish Parliament information centre to consider before we make a final decision about what we will do. That might be the best way in which to proceed, so that we do not feel that the matter has got away from us.Are members happy with that action at this stage?
There are concerns about falling education standards, which Mr Dewar's Executive tackles by persecuting one of the best wee primary schools in Scotland.
We do not want those to be sent to us by e-mail or via the internet. It is in the best interests of the petitioners and this committee to do it that way.
The danger is that if we cannot understand the petition, the petitioner's case might not be put across in the best way. Perhaps that can be included in the paper.
It is germane to establish who knew about the allegations and when, so that we can move on today to consider how the issues can best be dealt with. Thank you, Tricia, for that comment.
When the First Minister coined the phrase "the best small country in the world", I told him that it would get him into trouble, but, to his credit, he put the emphasis on best, not small.
The performance of our universities is one example, as our academic achievement is third best in the world—not per head, simply third best—as measured by the OECD.