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As we indicated, we will not ask you to make an opening statement but will launch straight into questions.Your letter of 26 September indicated that targets have not been met, particularly on time-releasing savings.
I am delighted that Lewis Shand Smith is with me today, as he takes the lead responsibility in the local government field. He visited all 32 local authorities—I visited almost all of them.
Originally, just three pools were to have closed if we did not take them on as trusts. The latest number is seven—all seven pools throughout the Borders.