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The point is that we would want to know as soon as possible that waste had not been accepted, in case the operator dumped it into a river or in a lay-by. Yes. So there might be a good explanation for the seven-day time limit.
That might be addressed through another tier of the lay structures. We have no fear about the involvement of lay people in some assessment and commentary on the delivery of services.
In Audit Scotland's performance management review of Historic Scotland, will you take account of whether that organisation is open, transparent and accountable in its dealings, particularly when it decides to support an organisation?
The committee structure of the Parliament is most effective when we have the opportunity to make people accountable for their actions. That is what the investigation is all about.
Local authorities are accountable to the public. It is difficult to identify any other verifier that could hold that accountability and be held to account.
I agree with what Derek Brownlee said about accountability. At the moment, only we here in Parliament are accountable; we will be held accountable in five months' time.
Land is clearly in demand to meet housing needs, but it's important that housing developments take into account the importance of access to green and growing spaces.