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Good afternoon. Thank you for giving us your time.

What evidence is there that community planning efforts are being focused on our most disadvantaged communities? For example, is there any evidence of partnerships using the Improvement Service’s community planning outcomes profiles to target interventions and budgets?

Good morning, panel.

Last week, the Accounts Commission stated that it is still difficult for CPPs to demonstrate what impact they are having. Does local data allow CPPs to demonstrate the impact of their decisions and actions on inequality levels and other outcomes? I will pop that question to Shaw Anderson, first of all.

I am sorry, Michelle. Do you want to come in before I move on?

Absolutely—thank you.

Anna Whelan, do you want to comment further on that?

Good morning, and thank you for giving us your time. At last week’s committee meeting, the Accounts Commission stated that it is still difficult for CPPs to demonstrate what impact they are having. Does data at a local level allow CPPs to demonstrate the impact that their decisions and actions have on inequality levels and other outcomes?

I will pop that question first to Kevin Anderson.

My second question has been covered, so I will hand back to the convener. Thank you.

Thank you for that contribution.

I have nothing further to add, convener.

Thank you for that clarification.

What is the scale of the administrative burden that is expected to be faced by local authorities in implementing the regulations? Will local authorities have the resources to undertake action under the regulations?

Thank you, Mark. Oliver, would you like to respond?