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Rather than having a double negative as we had before, we have a positive. Everything hinges on the word "may". The phrase"that the conduct complained about may have taken place"is not prejudicial.
Whereas a parliamentary question simply raises an issue and may encourage the minister to go and do something about it, we may want to explore further what sort of information we need to plan and prepare for the things that we are talking about.
Scottish ParliamentStandards CommitteeWednesday 5 May 2004(Afternoon) Scottish ParliamentStandards CommitteeWednesday 5 May 2004(Afternoon) The Convener opened the meeting at 11:59Conference Conference Welcome to the sixth meeting this year of the Standards Committee.