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We must ensure that the specific indicators that we put in place are the ones that give the best picture of the outputs and outcomes that are being delivered.
We need to get better at predicting what the likely implications are, but we also need to examine the system to find out whether it is providing the best service and the best access to justice.
We would not necessarily come at this from the perspective of what is best for local authorities; we would come at it from the perspective of what is best for the taxpayer.
We have to understand that before we can reach the great new dawn into which, I hope, Sam is taking us.The minister made one or two points about best practice. I hope that the communications revolution that Peter is offering us will assist the dissemination of best practice.
It highlighted the work of Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs) in delivering an integrated approach to agriculture and land use policies through enabling collaboration between the Scottish Government and a variety of local stakeholders regarding how best to manage the land within their localities.