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Local authorities are key—the issue is what more the Government can do to support them. I take on board Sarah Boyack’s point. That is the whole point of the legislation.
Israel and, arguably, New Zealand do not have constitutions, but I think that there are no other examples of countries in the world that do not have a basic law that one can point to. We always talk about that as a problem that can be solved at some other time.
When the board made its decision, it took on board the point that it has a duty of best value, including investing public funds on interventions that are based on sound science and evidence.
Families will be able to choose the type of childcare that suits their family needs best. I am sure that families will continue to use childminders in some cases, because that will be what suits their needs best.
Andy Wightman raised an important point regarding amendment 26. The second-largest devolved tax should not be put through using the negative procedure.
That is where we as the organisations that are tasked with supporting them have to use our very best resources and interventions at the very best time to get the best outcomes for those young people.
iHealth and Sport Committee, Official Report, 10 March 2020, Col 26
We believe the profession is perhaps underestimating the potentially disruptive effect of online pharmacies.