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Would anyone like to add to that?

Good afternoon. We have covered a lot of ground and I would like to try to pull some of this together. I am interested to understand how we prioritise the identification of indicators and datasets to support revised national outcomes. Tied to that is the question whether we should have a specific national outcome on gender inequality. I think that we have begun to touch on that, but it would be useful if we could pull together thoughts on that.

Good morning. We have touched on some of what I will ask about already, but I want to tie this together. I am particularly interested in measurable indicators and timely and robust disaggregated data. Will you reflect on how the proposed outcomes lend themselves to the use of measurable indicators? I will roll that into another question. What are the witnesses’ priorities for the Scottish Government’s approach to implementation of the revised outcomes, including identifying the indicators?

I am sorry, but I am not sure who wants to go first, because I am not in the room.

That is very helpful, thank you.

In the evidence that we have taken so far, we have been interested in hearing about approaches to accountability and transparency when it comes to flexible funding. We know that views vary on unrestricted and restricted funding models. We are interested in how you ensure accountability and transparency in the use of flexible, unrestricted funding without overburdening organisations with regard to their reporting requirements. When we took evidence in person with lots of different organisations in the sector, they spoke to us about that issue. Will the witnesses offer a view on that? Erica Judge, would you like to start?

Karin, the Robertson Trust has advocated increasing the amount of unrestricted core funds. How have you adapted the reporting requirements for those who receive funding? What feedback have you had from people who have been in receipt of Robertson Trust funding on those changes or further changes that they want to see?

Professor Jung, what is your view on reporting and how information from organisations could be used better?

Neil, in your written response, you mention the need for

“a more equitable dynamic between the funder and funded groups”.

Relationships are important. Will you say something about the National Lottery Community Fund’s experience in that respect?

That was very helpful.

Good morning to the cabinet secretary and her officials.

I have a question about the point that you made about the reconsideration of the UNCRC bill. The Supreme Court passed its judgment on the bill three years ago. I think that everybody knew that there was going to be a general election this year. Given the intervening three-year period, it would be useful to understand why it has taken until now to abandon the human rights bill. Does the cabinet secretary accept that organisations feel led up the garden path?