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The shared service space is a massive opportunity for local government, so there is a discussion to be had about what lies best where. Some activities might be best done on a regional basis, and some might be best done on a once-for-Scotland basis.
It is also looking at data collection and best practice and is, as I said, working with Citizens Advice Scotland on how we manage best practice for the collections process.
When I was the leader of a community planning partnership, we had a rotten inspection—a rotten best-value review—but we turned it into a good best-value review.