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On best value, it is important that public authorities can deliver public services as effectively as possible.The committee will be aware of the forthcoming local government bill, which will consider issues relating to community planning and best value.
In all those areas, this committee and the Executive have an opportunity to consider how best to adjust the system of local authority finance so that it continues to be allocated on the basis of need and is best spent across Scotland.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 April 2004
We remain committed to seeing a trend of reductions in exclusions but based on the application of the best available management practices, not on a specific target.