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The balance of funds would surely still have to be spent in the best interests of the local community, therefore they would be covered by the duty of best value.
meetingId=20025 Committee Members also explored whether the GDP deflator is the best measure to use in relation to capital expenditure and what may happen with cost overruns.
The Committee recommends that the Scottish Government consult on the type of provision that could be incorporated into legislation and how best to ensure that it would be enforceable.
The Scottish Government believes the best approach to this issue would be for the appropriate bodies (including, subject to agreement, Parliamentary bodies) to consider alternatives to the establishment of a statutory committee before proceeding.
I am certain that we will discuss, among other issues, the best practice and the best ideas for tackling crime and antisocial behaviour north and south of the border.
I know that Henry McLeish and his successor, Jack McConnell, have always been determined to ensure that the people of Scotland get the best out of Europe and that we contribute to Europe in the best way.
There will be further developments with regard to best value, which the Minister for Finance and Local Government will announce in due course.People forget that best value is not just about cost; it is also about quality.