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It is quite clear that Noel Ruddle was an evil man, but he is entitled to look after his own best interests. Others were elected to look after the best interests of the public, and they failed.
I would not necessarily say that all the agencies are working from the same sheet to achieve that, or that we are achieving either the best fit or the best value for money.
Striking that balance means making the correct judgment, and in matters of judgment fair-minded people can have the best of intentions and still disagree.