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We expect people to produce in return for the money that we invest in them. I do not buy the argument that has been outlined.There is still a sense in the academic community that industrial research money is not real peer-reviewed research money and that it does not count.
That will take time—perhaps two years—but it is fundamental; without that understanding and buy-in, there could be difficulties.I understand from the UK-wide experience that a lack of trained resource is a problem in some UK Government departments.
Section 6—Monitoring of implementation Amendments 32 to 35 moved—Peter Peacock—and agreed to. Section 7—Review of plans Amendments 36 and 37 moved—Peter Peacock—and agreed to.
The issue of arm's-length bodies that have been established by local authorities was raised with the committee by the City of Edinburgh Council and other local authorities. They worry that section 7(3)(b) will impact on their ability to deliver local services.
It raises the awful spectre of "Groundhog Day" between now and 7 June—just to pick a date at random.Has the Executive got anything new and startling to bring to the debate?