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The suddenness of implementation has meant that it is too late for voluntary organisations to plan or budget effectively to account for the change. It is self-defeating in terms of public policy.The policy is penny-wise and pound-foolish.
That might be costly and time-consuming. Has that been taken into account? That is deliberately left open in the legislation so that the courts can make a judgment on it.
You are totalling the figures and then adding on the increase again. Is that the same form of accounting as was used by the Chancellor of the Exchequer last year?
Enterprise networks must be more accountable, with effective mechanisms for dealing with appointments and ensuring the highest standards of propriety.There is consensus about the vision and the problems.
The LEC input is vital because there has to be accountability and LECs handle the funding, which in turn is controlled by Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
As we go through the process and secondary legislation is introduced, we will have to revise the PAN to take account of the legislative changes and the inquiry reporters unit's procedures and information will be adapted.