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To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has received proposals for virement between programmes in the Excellence Fund from Scottish Borders Council. I have noted, with concern, reports about the education budget within Scottish Borders Council.
They are urgent and important and pose a direct challenge to the committee and the Minister for Environment and Rural Development. I want to show the committee some dirty pictures.
We should continue as John proposes—amending our investigation as issues develop—and then, perhaps, consider a formal inquiry, if that is appropriate.
Currently, the care commission is part funded through fees and we are still moving towards full cost recovery, so in 2005-06 we do not know what the impact of full cost recovery is likely to be.