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However, Donald Gorrie's suggestion sounds reasonable and we will consider including it in guidance to assist further in trying to protect people from themselves.
We must ensure that those students who are most in need of assistance get the most assistance. In conclusion, I welcome the package that the minister has announced.
Members have asked what the efficient government programme really means. Derek Brownlee was right to say that the programme should be about outcomes and not just about how much is spent and the size of the cheque.
When we are able to see Gaelic programmes on television every day—as we can see English programmes—it will promote the language and culture of the Gaels.
It would be useful to have someone who could assist us in identifying and obtaining the information that we need, so that we can move things forward as quickly as possible.
Some of the clerks have budget advisers to assist with the task. The issue is whether we want to ask for 10 or five years' worth of data because, as the committee is aware, we do not have that.
My questions are about how you felt you were treated as a victim of crime and what assistance you were given. Was there somebody who liaised with you, told you what was happening and explained how the legal system works?