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Our 2005 survey used the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to ask councils what the common good assets were and whether they could provide the latest set of accounts. Most councils responded positively.
If we said, "Right—that's not going to happen, but here we are in a new discussion, and you are our adviser," what options would you advise us to consider?
Such an approach will be helpful as we continue our dialogue in the future.Before we get to questions and answers, I want to say a few words about the budget process this year and the latest improvements that the Executive has made in how the budget documents deal with equalities issues.
We often receive such requests from visitors, either through the external liaison unit, which deals with VIP-type visits, or through more general tourist visits.