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We are committed to working in collaboration with stakeholders to develop a robust decision-making framework, so that their views are heard and so that what we deliver is in the best possible condition for stakeholders.
Why do you think that a CPG is the best way to address the issue? Although Ivan McKee and I have held public meetings in our constituencies on the issue, we have been approached by constituents from throughout Scotland—we are seeing only the tip of the iceberg.
I think that the petitioner was at the initial evidence session, and he has had the right of reply throughout the process. The best way to proceed would be to invite the minister along for an evidence session.
If that does not happen, given the nature of business, the larger producers will strike the best deals with the supermarkets and will continue to hog the best places on the shelves.
For the young people who are furthest from the labour market, Scotland’s best will offer a good opportunity. There are other programmes, particularly in Glasgow, with which Scotland’s best is a good fit.
The Arbuthnott and NRAC formulas were well intentioned; they had the best data, the best methods and the best statisticians, but nevertheless failed to address a particular problem.
Legislation without robust evidence of the impact of the policies was far from best practice, albeit that it was done with the best motivations in mind.
It is so unkind of you to mention that, as it will be in the Official Report. Well, it happens to the best of us, and I am the best of us. You are obviously switched on digitally.