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Something has gone wrong. Ah, now something is going right. Back to you, Beatriz.

Thank you. Are you perfectly happy with that reply, Ross?

Before I turn to Willie Rennie, I think that Romane Viennet wants to make a contribution.

You are confirming what Romane Viennet said. That is much appreciated.

You mentioned data sharing with the UK Government. How is that going? Are there any issues that we should be made aware of? Such issues could be a direct impediment to the delivery of the benefit.

It is a critical issue, so a short response from Joanna would be good.

We look forward to getting updates on that, because it is a critical part of the process.

Minister, I have one final question. Is there a reason why the legislation has to be reviewed annually? Why are the changes not automatic when the national living wage goes up? Help me to understand that.

That concludes the public part of the committee’s first meeting. We now move into private to consider the work programme.

I have no relevant interests to declare other than that members of my family are teachers.

It is only fair that I invite other committee members to respond to that, if they wish to.