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It is important that we continue to look elsewhere, to ensure that we have the best possible school system that delivers the best attainment for all our children.
Committee consideration
The DPM explains that the taking of this power is justified by the necessity to give the appropriate authority the flexibility to define what constitutes significant NHS experience. This is said in the DPM to best meet the policy aim underlying the Bill.
A number of protections are on the table, which means that they are matters of discussion between me and the UK Government Minister right now. I said that I would try my best to let the Committee know the outcome of those negotiations, so that you will have notice of what we have agreed to.
It expressed its view that this Chapter of the Bill "should be clear that strategic planning must include an equality impact assessment at local level" before concluding:
We also recommend that Care Boards set SMART outcomes that tackle the most significant inequalities relevant to their work and remit, and that they consider how best to align their equalit...
There is a need to clarify the instutitonal mechanisms for intergovernmental decision-making as well as how best to relate the non-governmental advisory role of the OIM with intergovernmental political structures.