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Will he therefore undertake to push for an extension in the exemptions for short-haul journeys, in recognition of the fact that few problems relate to journeys within the UK, as the best way forward on the issue? I agree with both those points.
We need to ensure that we receive best value for that funding, so I am firmly of the opinion that ministers need to be satisfied that any reconfiguration is in the taxpayers' best interests.
There are those in the gallery who think that my elucidation is not necessarily the best in the chamber. I will do my best.First, it is critical that we ensure that the police services in Scotland are involved in the multidisciplinary approach that I have described.
Does the minister agree with the general point that competition is often not the best way to ensure that equitable and effective or efficient public services are delivered throughout the country?
Tommy Sheridan highlights a good example of a Labour-controlled authority using its resources to best effect. I am sure that he agrees that appropriate decision making at council level is best left to councils.