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That makes it difficult for councils to make value-for-money or best-value judgments, because they do not have the full comparative information on costs and outcomes.
I am not saying that there is a silo mentality, but do you agree that we should look at best practice and how to get the best out of what we have already without necessarily spending a lot more money?
I am sorry, but I cannot help much with those entirely reasonable questions; they would be best addressed to VisitScotland. I understand members' interest.
NatureScot has told this committee that“the best thing that the Scottish Parliament can do for nature in the current session is pass ambitious, clear and evidence-led statutory targets.”