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On the exact remit of that work, which we want to undertake this year, the Barclay recommendation was that the evaluation should take into account any changes for the next revaluation.
I broadly agree with what Alan Clements said, but I will provide a bit of context specifically in relation to Channel 4. Scotland accounts for a very healthy proportion of our nations spend, which is counted across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We did a piece of work some time ago, which the Scottish Government funded, that gave a strategic overview of the issues that local authorities need to take into account in this area of work. An FOI request gives an answer to specific points that are raised.
The committee will take evidence on the commissioner’s “Annual Report and Accounts 2016/17”. As members will be aware, the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee will also take evidence from the commissioner on his annual report and accounts at its meeting next week.
Those 50 communities will be small, and there are even smaller communities where HIE does not act as account holder. However, that is all part of the social fabric of the Highlands and Islands.