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It is important that we come to a holding position that will give guidance on the formation of cross-party groups. Given the new composition of the Parliament, we must be flexible.
The primary legislation would not require to be amended. That approach would allow new treatments—or changes to treatments—to be included in the regulations less bureaucratically and more swiftly.
It is, therefore, important that the legislation that is designed to tackle those issues is fit for purpose. We believe that the new and amended powers will ensure that.
A team was put in place to evaluate what was going on in Argyll and Clyde, then the four chief executives resigned and the new management came in. That took place a few years ago.
A loading has been put on the original petition, so today's petition is, in a sense, two-tiered. I hope that new members of the committee will respect and understand that.
I have given evidence three times to the Treasury Select Committee of the House of Commons on the new spending review process and public service agreements.