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The Executive's draftspersons feel that some of the comments may not have been appropriate. We will consider the matter, which is part of a continuing discussion between our officials and the Subordinate Legislation Committee.
As we remember the words of Jesus, the carpenter from Nazareth, We remember the situation today in his own homeland, longing that peace may come to that troubled country. Hear all our prayers, in Jesus' name.Amen.
There does seem to have been a positive response in this case. The petitioners may well be reasonably satisfied by the responses of both the Executive and Grampian NHS Board.
The gentleman makes a valuable point about the situation of adult men who are living on their own and separated from their families—for whatever reason—but it will be difficult for the Executive to establish the facts unless it consults the Samaritans, who may have noted factors mentioned to them over the past few years.
Before we ask Jackie to declare any interests, members may want to comment on the fact that I am in this temporary position because the former deputy convener is no longer here.
I have some sympathy with that point of order. I should explain that the delay may be partly my fault. No bill can be introduced in the Parliament, as members know, until I have signed a certificate of legislative competence.
(S1F-1102) The Deputy Minister for Finance and Local Government led a strong Scottish delegation to the cohesion forum on 21 and 22 May, which launched the debate about the future of structural funds following EU enlargement.
Sometimes the system will work for us, but sometimes we may be in a room that would be more appropriate for another committee that is taking important evidence.
Is the minister satisfied that, once the presence of the Scottish Executive rural affairs department and the Army is scaled down later this week, the council will have at its disposal sufficient resources to deal with any issues that may arise? We have given that public confirmation.