The policy contributes to a number of the Scottish Government’s National Outcomes: we live longer, healthier lives; we realise our full economic potential with more and better employment opportunities for our people; we have tackled the significant inequalities in Scottish society; we live in well-designed, sustainable places where we are able to access the amenities and services we need; we reduce the local and global environmental impact of our consumption and production; our public services are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs. 7.