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As a consequence, the public are unable to get a clear picture of performance in that key area; they see the statistics that are published only on one area of activity.
It is probably difficult at times to combine all such activity in a single agency. Our agencies' activities also get dragged into a political framework, which makes the work more difficult.
Perhaps Learning and Teaching Scotland is not the right organisation to ask about that. I would like to get a handle on evidence on the importance of schools that offer such activities.
I would also, on behalf of the Executive, attend joint ministerial committee meetings in London and get involved in a range of other issues in a way that would complement or add value to the activities of other ministers.