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A balance of environmental benefits needs to be considered so that it is got right. That follows from what Fiona McLeod said—the Government could perhaps look at it in that light.
We should also reflect on that during our deliberations this afternoon.I would like to elaborate further on the process that we wish to follow at stage 3 and in the period between now and then.
I have worked in one area and moved to another, and that experience has been mirrored throughout Scotland following the emergence of the primary care trusts.
At the end of the meeting, there will be an open session during which members may ask follow-up questions that come to mind.I would like to begin with some general questions to set the context for today's evidence-taking session.
As far as I am aware, there was no Executive source. My only concern is that, the following day, an article in The Herald suggested that someone might have issued an off-the-record statement.