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I say that in response to the question given the provisions in the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003, which describe the best-value regime and the way in which local authorities are required to deliver best value as defined.
I know that there have been calls to extend that pilot to other areas. My view is that it would be best to wait for the results of the Western Isles pilot.
It would be helpful to know what the Government's policy is on onshore wind farms. The position is best described by the words that the First Minister used—not at any place at any price.
The accredited officers will review the application to ensure that it is in the right format and—as best they can—that it is proportionate, necessary and lawful.
We do not have funding per se for that. You just spoke about best practice. Are there examples of other member states that are trying to close the digital skills gap that Scotland could learn from?
Where we face more challenges—I know that this is a focus of the committee’s work—is on making sure that workplaces capture the best management, job design and skills investment and training to make the best of the situation.