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A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it . . . We are too ready to retaliate, rather than forgive, or gain by love and information.
Whether it is a reserved matter or a devolved matter, this is partnership in action. The SNP may not like it, but it will provide a satisfactory solution to the homes issue in Helensburgh.
Scottish ParliamentJustice and Home Affairs CommitteeMonday 15 May 2000(Afternoon) The Convener opened the meeting at 13:35 I have received apologies from Phil Gallie and Lyndsay McIntosh, neither of whom can make today's meeting.
That emphasises the fact that orders made under those provisions by the criminal courts are not to be considered as a punishment, but may simply be an appropriate way of dealing with an adult with incapacity who has come before the court.
The powers under section 6 allow the budget to be changed in every single respect, which seems remarkable. Every single figure may be changed. That means that ministers have powers that any dictator would take for granted.