<sod >If the Scottish parliament has dealt with its present responsibilities inadequately, what reason is there to suppose that a record of disappointment will be transformed by the addition of major new responsibilities?< eod>< sod > If the Scottish parliament has dealt with its present responsibilities inadequately, what logical reason is there to suppose that a record of disappointment will be transformed by the addition of major new responsibilities?ÃÂÃÂ  And yet, as you know, I am persuaded that the status quo cannot endure.< eod>