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Bruce McFee must accept that, throughout the process, we have followed best practice, as outlined by the UK and Scottish commissioners for public appointments.
We took advantage of that and will reap the rewards for years to come.I will do my best to answer any questions. I have just one question, which is about what you have just said.
I think that Susan Deacon is aware of the time-honoured phrase that such communications are best kept confidential. That said, I know from the committee's report that the committee was concerned that the best level of engagement was not happening at an earlier stage.
If we do that as a primary exercise, it would be the best way forward.We are not all experts on this matter, but we are all genuinely concerned that we give children in Scotland the best opportunity.
All those tests are encompassed in the Finance Committee's report.Perhaps best value is the key, but is best value obtained through a traditional procurement method or through the private partnership method?