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I appreciate that those concerns are based simply on press reports, but has he talked to counterparts in other parts of the UK to be sure that there is an even process throughout the UK and that we do not have distortions in parts of the UK?
This is not the first time that Kenny Gibson has raised that point and it will not be the last. The issue is to do with making best use of the resources that are available to police officers.
We should indicate to the petitioner that that is our intention. We should also point out to the petitioner that the Scottish Executive is carrying out a consultation on participation in the planning process and that some of the points that the petitioner makes would best be a...
Although principals of institutions talk about their institution, they also talk about their institution's role in Scotland and how it supports the national effort and priorities.
What would you take out of the bill to encourage a more transitional approach? Previous witnesses talked about an incremental approach that starts off at a base point; we would learn from experience.
Patients would benefit from that. I go back to my earlier point that there needs to be an examination of what the patients or clients—whatever you want to call them—need and what is the best work force to meet that.
I think and hope that the Commission appreciates that it needs to think a little bit more about what is involved and what would be the best route to go down. I hear what you say, but I reiterate the point that the convener made.