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Following the publication of the principles, there will be a process involving further engagement and the development of best practice. I hope that that reference to inclusion gives Rachael Hamilton some comfort on the point that she raised.
We do not see that approach as going as far as a full business-case scenario, because fundamentally the decision remains one for ministers. You talk about having a “tighter grip”. Let me press you on that.
I have a brief supplementary to Ross Greer’s question, which I thought was really interesting, because we have not really spoken about young people until this point in today’s meeting. I note from your research, Professor Scott, that you talk about column choice.
I make the point about the realpolitik of all this: ultimately, it is surely up to the minister who decides to determine whether the case has been made, if the campaign groups have made their best fist of it.