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Why is it that although a class-size reduction programme has been put in place in Tennessee, California, Arkansas and most American states, such a programme is—according to some members—unachievable or impossible, which is nonsense?
Only I was able to attend the previous two—abortive—meetings, the purpose of which was to consider the current legislative programme and to determine the race input into that programme.
As I said last week, Scottish police forces stand ready to assist the Home Office in the identification of anyone it is looking for, and the Scottish Prison Service has consistently done that.
We do not want unnecessary bureaucracy to prevent smooth progress on that front. The issue of assistant principals must be examined and aspects of the implementation of the McCrone agreement will require much negotiation.
I believe that the programme has undergone close scrutiny after lengthy development based on programmes south of the border that have been evaluated as having more of the essential components of a successful programme.
The bill implements a commitment given in the Executive's programme for government. It also requires there to be advance notification of any defence of consent or belief in consent.