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Instead of that, we have said that every force will continue to get above-inflation rises, year on year, and that forces that, it is felt, require to get additional money under the new formula will get money over and above that.
I advise the chamber that a European directive governing the matter is on its way, and I encourage the minister to take an active interest in the development of that directive.
At some stage we probably require to circumvent procedures to get to the necessary position. Anything that gets rid of compulsory competitive tendering—whether through policy or not—seems to me to be worthy of support.Members indicated agreement.
Knowledge Transfer (Colleges) To ask the Scottish Executive what contribution the knowledge transfer activities of Scottish colleges have made in terms of impact on business creation and growth.
Of course, we recognise the great deal of work and range of activities that members of the Scottish Parliament undertake, but we take the view that that business is between the MSP and their constituents.