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My party fully supports competitive tendering in relation to public works as the best method of securing best value for the taxpayer at local and national levels.
The conference will focus on the practical aspects of how disputes can be resolved. You also mentioned the best of Scotland week in November, and the justice seminar that will take place.
It is important to stress that, looking forwards—rather than with hindsight—the best way is not always clear cut, but the agency has agreed to review its procurement procedures to ensure that they comply fully with best practice in future.
We believe that we can become that powerhouse. As you mentioned, we have the best natural resources anywhere. The need now is for us to harness those resources to make the best impact, not just for communities in the Highlands and Islands but as a contribution to wider society and to the nation.
That should be the case if it is in the best interests of that child. If I may put the matter this way, I think that the right of the child is to have his or her best interests looked after.