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How quickly can those regulations change and to what extent must fiscals keep up to date with change? Off the top of my head, I cannot give an estimate, but I could make inquiries about that and get back to you, if that is all right.
I ask members to bear in mind the critical date of 1 October 2003. Providers of housing support services that were required to be registered had to apply to the care commission by that date for registration.
The Borders rail petition, which is a big petition, is coming to us. Is that date okay with the petitioners? We will check with the petitioners first to ensure that the date is okay with them.
I was using bank finance as shorthand for private sector capital, because bank finance tends to be used predominantly in that area, although sometimes bonds are used.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 March 2001
The law can become quite complicated in relation to what should happen during the period between the date on which the order came into force and the date on which it was annulled.
If we were to ask that question now, the answer would often be that it is because the plan is out of date and no longer makes sense. However, plans will be kept up to date if the new system works as it should do.