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The weakness was in having pre-screening that was not scrutinised. The minute that scrutiny is brought to bear, it is just a matter of semantics whether there is a single screening process or a process that is divided into pre-screening and screening.
It was our contention that the balance had swung in favour of the landowner and against the tenant farmer and we wanted to protect tenant farmers against the abuses of certain landlords.
I have a final question on Scottish Screen. The document mentions support for Scottish Screen and the fact that consideration is being given to the location of a film studio.
In those circumstances and given the structure that we have, the management board and the qualifications sub-group have decided that the proposals are the right ones and continue to recommend them to me.I do not want to fall out with you and I am not accusing you of anything. I am sure that you visit schools as often as I do and I would be happy to visit a school with you one day.
For example, it has increased the use of lay assessors in inspections, and it has been shadowing care at home. When the commission visits people's homes, its staff spend a lot more time talking to service users.