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I have considered the possible venues—Glasgow is easier than Edinburgh for more than half the members of the committee. Of the members who are not as assisted by Glasgow, the city is a neutral venue, in terms of travel time, for at least two or three.
As drafted, the amendment could, for example, include farms that are incorporated bodies and companies that receive regional selective assistance. I do not think that that is the intention behind it.
The move, which we hope to complete this summer, will involve the transfer of some 18,500 employees across Network Rail.The rail industry works relatively well in Scotland.
I got involved with the CTDU through an intensive active citizen programme. I would never have been able to give evidence today if I had not joined that programme.
Solicitors can provide clients with representation before the sheriff in cases under Part V of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 using Assistance by way of Representation (ABWOR)."
Speaking of big issues, I hope that the minister agrees that there is not much point in making these quite important but quite small technical changes to assist shellfish farmers and creel fishermen if the marine environment is seriously threatened.
I suggest that we do not do so today but include it in our work programme for early in the new year. Are members content that we do that and that I write formally to Mrs MacDonald on behalf of the committee to tell her that that is what we plan to do?
The Commission has decided to introduce the new European standards for building materials and for tests of those materials by having a rolling programme. It has also reduced the time that we have in which to adopt those standards before we are threatened with proceedings.