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I suggest that, when we write to COSLA, we ask it to be specific about best value. My understanding is that, as I was continually told previously, best value is not always the cheapest option but should be the one that provides best value for the service.
PDAs are of great help in reducing bureaucracy and helping officers to do their job as best they can, but many other best-value projects are on the go, some of which are described and explained in the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland's useful annual report on best value.
While we ensure those who need medication continue to receive it, we are also committed to improving access to psychological therapies that increase choice and best accommodate patient preference. S4W-27799
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Date answered:
6 September 2012
We consider that this approach is the best way to support growth of the market for technologies such as solar water heating, ensuring solutions are best designed to meet individual consumer’s needs.