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We have also heard about the on-going concerns of the Finance and Public Administration Committee in relation to the increase in the use of framework bills. We know about that issue, which the Conveners Group has also discussed. There is also the point about the co-design process that takes place during and beyond the passage of primary legislation. What is your response to that?

When would you prefer it to come forward?

You do not need the powers to produce a draft rural support plan, do you?

Amendment 17, in the name of Edward Mountain, has already been debated with amendments 61 and 122 to 124. I call Edward Mountain to move or not move amendment 17.

I remind members to limit their comments to moving or not moving their amendment when I ask them the question, and to try to make sure that they have covered all the possibilities during their opportunity to speak to their amendment.

To double check, are you are moving or not moving amendment 17?

Thank you, Ms Hamilton. That is not a point of order, but I take this opportunity to remind members that standing orders require members to treat one another with respect. We should bear that in mind in our contributions.

The question is, that amendment 88 be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members: No.

The result of the division is: For 2, Against 5, Abstentions 2.

Amendment 88 disagreed to.

Amendment 144 not moved.

Amendment 23 moved—[Edward Mountain].

The question is, that amendment 23 be agreed to. Are we agreed?

Members: No.

The result of the division is: For 3, Against 6, Abstentions 0.

Amendment 23 disagreed to.