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The Committee heard local solutions are best developed by those who live there, although even the best ideas cannot get off the ground if the will and resource (time, money, skills) are not adequately supported or encouraged.
Before I return to the initial question about financial implications, I will talk about best value. Our understanding is that best value is not necessarily about achieving best financial value.
I am absolutely sure that HIE is doing the right thing in its area and with its remit, but we believe that we get the best return by focusing on companies that have the best growth prospects.
The biodiversity crisis affects all of us, and we all, including those of us with more urban seats, have to play a part in tackling it. The best thing that we can do just now is get the bill moving forward.
We must decide the locations across the country where the best opportunities sit. The Scottish Government needs to do some work on thinking strategically about locations, and we must consider how we prioritise the opportunities.
There are different products available, so we are trying to identify the best products and the planning processes to streamline the approach in order that local authorities can share that experience.