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Is there nothing substantive on the agreement that you reached? Was it simply verbally agreed? You refer to the Official Report of the proceedings of Parliament. I get that and I agree with you that your expectations were well described but, when you make an agreement with COSLA, surely it has to be set out in specific detail what the expectation is and what the accountability is for it.

Good morning, ministers. From the memorandum that you lodged, it is clear that you support the intent of the bill. I think that that is a pretty universal feeling. We have heard lots of evidence that there is a breakdown in the process through which these young people go, and about how they are often very badly let down.

In relation to the bill, you have raised one concern about the designation of a minister. Do you have other concerns about the provisions in the bill in relation to the fundamental question that we all have to answer, which is whether such an additional piece of legislation will improve the prospects of young people as they transition from one stage of their lives to another? Will they have a better experience? What is your assessment?

That money is part of the Barnett consequentials—the adjustments—that come at the financial year end. Is that where it comes from?

So, I am correct in saying that.

And the money for next year?

So, that money was already there.

Yes, I am. Where is that money going to be cut from?

Cabinet secretary, that defence has been well deployed.

That is very clear. The Government’s position is that you do not see the proposed legislation as being helpful in meeting the objectives that we all share.

As it stands, however, there is nothing in it that you think would absolutely make a good piece of legislation that would be helpful to the young people concerned or to the Government in focusing its efforts and working with COSLA to deliver a better experience.