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From memory, I cannot recall seeing a big local government underspend within the totals. The latest figures for local authorities show a considerable underspend.
Therefore, it is a matter for yourself and this committee to find ways of resolving that situation.We have only to consider the latest Unison action—I will not talk about the specifics of its case.
Such a vision puts a high priority on conservation, but it also places an onus of responsibility on park managers and planners to ensure that people living in, working in and visiting national parks can thrive under the new regime of objectives.
Suffice to say that there is much good news around in the Scottish economy, but of course, where bad news emerges, we will tackle it with the unions and company business managers.