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Members will see that because of the costs involved, we propose under our new regime to implement level 2 scrutiny; that is, we will seek written evidence from bodies upon which costs will fall, then we will take oral evidence from Executive officials.
I fully support the convener's comments. New members especially find it helpful to receive the legal briefing—which is not part of the meeting as such—in private, so any questions can be raised before the formal meeting starts.
In the past year, the Government has not published a single new technical note on efficiencies—it seems odd in the grand scheme of things that not a single new idea has emerged from a Government that is so keen on efficient government.
Some 1,900 properties are within 800m of the proposed stations on the new part of the line. The projection is that, by 2021, there will be a further 4,000 new dwellings in North Lanarkshire and double that number of new dwellings in West Lothian.
We could return to you with an accurate figure. The latest study shows that there is very little reoffending while people are on bail; the study gives a figure of 45 per cent.
The independence of the commissioner's role is crucial. I believe that, ultimately, a new commissioner for public appointments should decide what needs to be in the code of practice, although they might wish to consult widely on that.I hope that a new commissioner for public a...