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It is not just me saying that. OSCR’s report, “Who’s in Charge: Control and Independence in Scottish Charities”, makes it clear that there can be conflict-of-interest situations.
That is the first point that I want to talk about. As an Edinburgh MSP, I was concerned about the attempt to ban taxis from Waverley station, so I congratulate the Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland on its successful campaign to overturn the permanent ban.
I am aware from evidence that Children 1st provided to all MSPs, not just the Finance Committee, that there is already a low take-up—or, should I say, underclaim—of council tax benefit in Scotland.
We sometimes assume that efficiencies can always be gained. As elected members—I include MSPs in this—we should always strive to ensure the maximum efficiency that we can secure, not just when cuts are imposed.
This issue has been raised with me as a constituency MSP. In the first phase—and perhaps the second phase—what would be the position of the vulnerable group?
Today, we will take evidence from Fergus Ewing MSP, who is the cabinet secretary with responsibility for tourism, and next week, we will take evidence from Fiona Hyslop MSP, who is the cabinet secretary with responsibility for culture.