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If the Executive accepted that certain aspects of this SSI were not best worded, it could proceed with the current SSI, but indicate that an updated one would be brought forward in due course.
It is important that there is proper guidance that allows people to make those judgments and we will do our best to ensure that such guidance is available.
We are happy to answer questions from the committee as best we can. Thank you very much. We appreciate that commitment to let us see at an early date any amendments that the Executive is considering for stage 2.
According to the First Minister, we are the best wee country in the world, but surely the best wee country deserves a national holiday for being just that—the best.Scotland has the potential for a national holiday.
The challenge of the past week or two has been to me, but also to boards, to ensure that they carry out the process in the best and most imaginative way possible.The second question was about unmet need.
We see advantage in capturing that information, which we obtain and try to make the best use of. However, there remains a need for a more concerted approach to working with other relevant parties.