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In just 17 months, £4 million was raised. That was followed by major contributions from the MacRobert Trusts and from Government.The money having been raised, a site was identified and building began.
The SQA's work was saved from total meltdown only by direct intervention from the Scottish Executive in a way that is not normal when operating a non-departmental public body.The minister knows that I was initially concerned that the Executive was not following the route of making the SQA an agency.
I do not think that that point can be followed up today. We could consider asking the SPPA to provide written evidence, or even to come and give us oral evidence.
Are members agreed that this matter should be dealt with through the Sewel motion mechanism and that, following a debate next week, Westminster should deal with the legislation?
What she said was welcomed by committee members. To follow on from what Nicola Sturgeon said, I agree that we should take evidence from the Haemophilia Society.