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Will the minister accept that there is a place in certain circumstances for special schools for children who have severe and complex learning difficulties; that decisions about what disposals offer the best outcome for children are sensitive and difficult and that the views of families need to be taken into account as well as those of the experts?
I raised the issue of tracking young people to ensure that training was being provided effectively and that best value was being obtained. There is no reference to that in Scottish Enterprise's report.
I am not suggesting that we should do that, but we have difficulties in coming to grips with some of the Executive's definitions. If this is the Executive's best shot, the lead committee should consider the definitions that are contained in the regulations.
The measures that I have outlined are the proper way of evaluating the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of different therapies to ensure that the best possible clinical advice is available to the NHS, based on the widest possible evidence.
A series of processes are in place to try to improve performance across the range of local government services. We pick up such matters through best value reviews that the local authorities carry out.
That consultation has directly involved the racial equality councils and their funding partners to ensure that we have the best service for the future. As far as I know, the CRE's review is internal.
We believe in a school with an atmosphere that encourages pupils to work to the best of their ability. We believe in a school that is of service to the local community, that is welcoming to visitors and that appreciates and respects the environment.
I have no doubt that some of the general anxieties that surround this issue will be alleviated by SHEFC's announcement today of the best settlement for almost 20 years for the funding of universities in Scotland.
As in any short, half-hour debate, the time limits will be set by whoever is in the chair at the time. We will do our best, but the business motion was agreed by the Parliament last Thursday.