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We could bring the deadline forward to 15 August, but I would like to think that we are flexible enough to accept late contributions. Outsiders—let us say—have holidays as well. We should take account of that.
By sheer chance, of the two officials who are actively involved in the project one was off on holiday or something and the other was away at a conference on the day of our meeting.
I think that our decision on evidence was the right one. Due to the public holiday, the report has to be sent for publishing tomorrow, which means that a revised draft will be sent to members on Wednesday evening for comment by 12 noon on Thursday.
It is critical that the chamber receives the proper information on the closure of the accounts, because its cash effect could be very damaging to colleges and others over the holiday period. On a point of order, Presiding Officer.
The problem with setting time limits as long as 72 hours is that weekends and public holidays have to be considered but problems that may arise if sheriffs are late for court or if their cars break down are not really resolved.
The amendment does not say "seven working days"—even social workers are entitled to holidays. Some social work authorities take a whole week's break at Christmas, for example, which would make a seven-day time scale impossible.
The committee will not extend deadlines for oral or written evidence because parties indicate that agreement may be reached imminently. The dates set will be adhered to unless the objection is withdrawn, and extensions are unlikely to be allowed.
Statements for the Register are now due to be entered in the Register.I move,That the Parliament agrees that the Register be made available, on or after today's date, in a loose-leaf folder in the office of the Clerk of the Parliament and on the Internet."