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It would be wrong for a minister to try to tell local decision makers how best to use their budgets and run their services.We value the retained auxiliary service.
We will have to examine the way in which the network functions currently to establish the pressure points. Having carried out such a review, we will have to take a view on where investment would be best targeted to avoid those constraints and to enhance the ability of the industry to deliver the targets.
The important point is that, this week, through our actions and words, we must clarify the position—as I have done today—and ensure that we press ahead with the work to secure improvements as quickly as possible for the people of Glasgow.
I would be happy to discuss those matters with Karen Gillon. She raises some important points about the wider implications and how best to develop the issues.
Scottish ParliamentJustice 1 CommitteeTuesday 26 September 2006 Scottish ParliamentJustice 1 CommitteeTuesday 26 September 2006 The Convener opened the meeting at 14:01Item in Private Item in Private Good afternoon.