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We wrote to the Executive saying that we would not be able to take up the issue until September, but that we would welcome a further memorandum. I expect to receive that in May. As there are no further questions, we move on to item 4.Scottish Human Services Trust Conference Scottish Human Services Trust Conference We have been invited to send a nominee from the committee to the Scottish Human Services Trust conference on 17 May.
The Presiding Officer has announced, through the business bulletin, that Wednesday 12 May to Friday 14 May, and Monday 17 May to Friday 21 May should be days on which the office of the clerk is open.
For example, a person before the bail court may merely be the person we have managed to get hold of, and may be part of a group of people who threaten public safety.
On resuming— I apologise for that interruption, which was caused by a static problem with one of the microphones.We were discussing whether all Sewel motions should be taken in the chamber, albeit that they may or may not be subject to debate.
An attempt has already been made to meet that need. However, rural courts may have problems if a town does not have enough solicitors to provide representation in cases that may involve conflicts of interest.