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We have received written evidence that we must consider before then, and an adviser may be beneficial. I invite members' comments on the Scottish Parliament information centre paper that has been circulated.
There are people whom I have not yet seen and whom I may not be able to see. Cathy Peattie has done very well to get through this task as quickly as she has.
At issue is whether we want to be part of the consultation process, as we tried during the consultation on freedom of information. At some point we may want to take a broader view on how we deal with consultation documents.
In the relationship between the Executive and local government, we may have a more scrutinising role; in the relationship between the Parliament and local government, we may have a more proactive role.It was suggested that COSLA would produce a draft of the covenant.
However, I said to Stephen Imrie that it is not acceptable to take us out of our Tuesday routine. We may have to meet on Tuesday 18 January, when the facilities will be available.