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I would not want to predetermine how best to do that. I hope that the process is as informative as possible and involves individual members in setting the priorities that are agreed in the budget later in the year.
However, I am extremely doubtful that the matter will be developed under best value. We should be perfectly clear about what best value means in this context.
We should do what we can in children's best interests at all times. For the most part, maintaining contact is in the child's best interests, unless good reasons exist for not doing that.
It is not just about access, as I said earlier; we must ensure that there is access to the best that is available. That can vary hugely, but it must involve the very best in the form concerned.
I echo what Kenneth Macintosh said—I wonder whether the Executive might consider issuing guidance on best practice. That is a matter for the Minister for Education and Young People.
Does he agree that the best way forward is to save money in the criminal justice system through decent rehabilitation facilities in our communities across Scotland?
In the absence of any change to standing orders or more formal procedures, I offer that as constructive advice. That is the best that I can do in the circumstances.