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In our initial report, there are several instances in which we suggest that it would be best if the behavioural effects of policy could somehow be incorporated into the method of producing the forecast.
The remedial order was considered to be the best approach. Convener, am I right in understanding that we are not allowed to introduce primary legislation on the matter because it is reserved?
I always find the video screens in the Parliament building to be a bit small, but we will do our best. I have three things to note by way of introduction.
However, if there are good ideas that we can help to roll out by sharing best practice or by providing some other form of assistance, I am willing to listen to them so that we can take them forward.
What has come out strongly is that the local offices are incredibly useful, so we might need to reinforce the best practice advice to get people through the next two weeks.
My understanding is that part of the aim of benchmarking is to try to deliver things better through using examples of best practice from other local authorities.