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It is right that we consider lines of accountability, which committees are responsible for what and what that means for the relationships between committees and how we work.
The information is available in the care commission's annual report, which we lay before Parliament. Our annual accounts are, of course, audited by Audit Scotland.
I ask the minister in his opening remarks to give us some assurance that our views will be taken into account prior to laying the draft designation order.
Under the provisions of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000, the principal accountable officer for Scotland—the permanent secretary—can change the terms of reference of other accountable officers to include best value.
For example, if you were asked to account to the committee for spending plans in future years, would you be held directly accountable and be supported by staff from the transport agency, in addition to civil servants?