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Yes, I agree with what you are saying about those documents with lots of long paragraphs that you cannot fathom. Sometimes committee papers feel like that—even though the Scottish Parliament information centre and the clerks work hard to ensure that we have clear information—so I know how it can be. I also agree that diagrams can be helpful.

Thank you for joining us this morning. That concludes our questions. It has been useful to hear your perspectives.

As previously agreed, we will take the next item in private.

Out of curiosity, what kinds of things get discussed in those forums?

I can imagine that not being able to get an official pitch would lead to a precarious situation.

I ask members who are online to indicate vigorously, so that I can see you.

It is great that the work that you have done has brought about some change. Daryl McIntosh, what are your thoughts?

Thank you very much for that. You talked about people bringing up consistency of approach to communication—can you give a little bit of detail on that point?

Thanks very much for that, Patrick. Certainly, we will draw on the anonymous and confidential submissions as we consider our views at the end of this process.

I now open up time for Evelyn Tweed and then Paul Sweeney to come in with questions. We aim to finish at around 25 past, which gives a little less than 10 minutes each.

Does anyone else have anything to add?

You would like to have a process that is a bit more of a dialogue.

Does anyone else have anything to add?