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I will move on to John Maton. Can the Charity Commission make any comment on how such a register operates in England and Wales?

I will make this my final question as Pam Duncan-Glancy might want to come in at this point. Do you have any general concerns about the proposals for OSCR to gather and maintain up-to-date information on charity trustees and to include the names of trustees? Again, we have heard from some that that is a worry.

Good morning. People with lived experience are an asset to boards and voluntary organisations. Do you anticipate that having their details published or having to ask for a waiver may put them off?

Some responses have requested that the data be kept to a minimum. What do you see as being too much data?

There seems to be a concern about diversity in the proposals and how we ensure that diversity is incoming, with fresh blood. How can the proposals be strengthened to ensure that diversity is paramount?

On the same theme, Mridul, we talked with the previous panel about concerns about diversity and inclusivity in relation to the proposals and how we move forward with that. How do we strengthen the proposals to ensure that diversity and inclusivity are paramount?

Issues have been highlighted to the committee around agencies not being joined up, so patients have to give the same feedback to numerous agencies. Could the patient safety commissioner have a role in joining up agencies? Might that mean their sacrificing a level of independence? I ask that of Dr Williams first.

Is there a blame culture? If there is, why, and how do we move on?

Good morning. Dr Hughes, obviously you are quite new to your role. We are hearing in evidence that those who are most at risk find it really difficult to have a voice and to be believed; we hear that particularly from women. What are you doing to engage with those who are most at risk to make sure that their voices are heard?

Yes.