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I have received apologies from Christine Grahame and Margaret Smith, who are unable to attend. Other members may be on their way, but we should make a start now.
I would need to take advice on whether that procedure would always work if one party was dead. There may also be a role for the registrar general for Scotland.
The poor old local authority, with responsibility for its own territory, has to pick up the financial burden. Although the authority may be involved in them, the plans may belong to someone else and may involve others as well.
However, it is now about moving on and making legislation in Scotland. It may not be earth-shattering stuff, but it is stuff of considerable importance.
If I understand you correctly, you are saying that there will be no resolution of the issues until after next May. No, I am not saying that. In that case, what strategy will you use to persuade people that you know what you will do after next May?
The present arrangements whereby mediation may be undertaken voluntarily and the court may refer a couple for mediation at any time in the divorce process under a rule of court will remain in place.