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Section 53(4)(b) states that the tribunal may "refuse the application." In effect, that means that the tribunal may ask for the care plan to be re-examined.
That assumes that all independent members are members of the independents group. Yes. That may or may not be the case. Whether the wording in paragraph 5 is "political party" or "political grouping" might be an important point.
As Margot Russell said, the petition was lodged in response to our consideration of a petition from people who have a different perspective on the issue. The petition may have been superseded by the building of the road that is under discussion.
A normal consultation will not attract a response from the man walking down Sauchiehall Street.The proposal is a useful step. It may be all that we need to do, or it may lead to further action.
The bill would provide instruments that the Scottish ministers—who are accountable to the Scottish Parliament—may use to pursue Scottish policy goals.