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In turning to another area, I wish to deepen the point. In all the discussions that we have had about money, the required resource that we are talking about has been elusive.
I thank the member for giving way, but he talks about economic lessons—would he be talking about the UK Government that has low tax and has led us into recession?
I would have preferred a memorandum of understanding—which has no legal force but which represents something serious—that talked about the 1987 order. However, having made that point, I do not propose that the committee should respond to it in any way whatsoever. 10:45 Your point is made.
Michael Marra MSP • Finances are imperative to reform which we have learned a few times having been down this route, what do you think the other imperatives of reform are?
I am struck by the work placement point, because we really want individuals at that stage to be focused on delivering their best and getting their best from the work placement.
We need to ensure that we train our staff and keep them up to speed with best practice. It is so important to maintain those standards and to eliminate especially the minor points, as far as we can.