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Welcome back. I apologise to everyone for the hiatus in our meeting. We return to our line of questioning.

I am sorry, John.

We have a quick supplementary from Oliver Mundell and then one from Bob Doris. I will then come back to Oliver for a new line of questioning.

I suspend our proceedings until we have a solution to the technological issues. I apologise.

There is some kerfuffle at this end of the table because we have lost access to our colleagues who are here virtually. Therefore, once this question is finished, I am afraid that I will have to suspend the meeting until we can recover the technology. I am sorry for the distraction.

Yes. We can finish this exchange, and then we will suspend.

We have time for one very quick round of questions from Ross Greer.

That is consistent with what Audit Scotland told us when it gave evidence on the budget cycle. We need to focus far more on outcomes—on what actually happens and what benefit is accrued.

Willie, do you want to come back in?

Ask your next question, then I would like to come in. Stephanie Callaghan also wants to come in.