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Loyalty to the system sometimes seems to be regarded as more important than expertise, ability and delivery.It is important that the Public Audit Committee highlights examples of best practice and encourages the very best in all aspects of public service.
A balance needs to be struck, and I firmly believe that the children’s hearing that has heard all the representations and has all the information before it is best placed to strike that balance and take decisions that are based on the best interests of the child.
How did you come to the conclusion that extension was the best option? We reviewed the financial outcomes from all three options and extension was clearly the best option.
The periods were set after discussion with those who monitor and are involved in these matters, so the 15-year and eight-year review periods that are used north and south of the border are based on the best evidence that we have at present.
Surely boards should seek guarantees from those whom they employ when they take them on. The question is probably best addressed to the health directorates.
COSLA is absolutely up for that, because it and local government in general want to do the very best job for the people they represent, and the fee rise will help in a modest way.