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It is really only one sentence: “The purpose of the planning system is to manage the development and use of land in the best long-term public interest.” I think that that works and that we do not really need to add to it.
An obvious example is housing associations, which are a sector in themselves, and which I regard as one of the best examples of what we are looking for in social enterprises.
The guild has been at the forefront of safety and best practice. It has been instrumental in working with the Health and Safety Executive in promoting the highest standards of public safety.
We think that, in Scotland, we start from a good place on the issue, because the Government’s accounting processes accord with best practice and international standards, so there is a firm foundation.
It is important that we collect appropriate data on the condition because it can help us to identify best practice in management of it.It is important to emphasise that, properly managed, all those things together would save the NHS money.