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They are happy with it?

Yes. When do you begin prior to the deadline to complete it?

Right. Is that a 15-year review as well?

How is that done at present?

I have been involved in one or two elections—I declare an interest—and have only ever seen our elections being conducted professionally and efficiently. Speaking as a candidate, the work on and the quality of the electoral experience have been first class.

By and large, has that worked well up until now?

The roles of the convener and deputy convener would continue to be voluntary. The bill provides for one deputy convener, but you have asked for two. Perhaps you can explain why you feel that a deputy convener is needed, and then why there is a need for two. Those roles would continue to be voluntary, within those individuals’ other jobs and employment.

What was agreed yesterday?

In that case, what is going to happen? What you have said this morning is very important: before the bill can properly proceed through the legislative process, we should have a clear understanding of that. Therefore, what specific actions will flow from what you discussed yesterday with Scottish Government colleagues?

What is the timetable for production of that schedule?