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This might have been covered on day 1, so I am sorry if it has. We have heard a lot about what happens if an existing councillor or a serving councillor has an offence, but what happens to stop them from standing in the first place? That would be out of your hands, would it not?

What happens on the person’s 18th birthday, if the offending happens when they are 17, say?

Do you mean in terms of selection?

Bill Kidd. I am sorry.

When, and how frequently, does the Government use its powers of direction to the inspectorate right now? We have had some evidence on that. The cabinet secretary referred to impartiality. Some people have suggested that the inspectorate should report to Parliament rather than to ministers. Does the cabinet secretary envisage similar levels of direction under the new arrangements?

Pam Duncan-Glancy, over to you.

It would be helpful, yes.

Maybe—we will see. I might come in with something.

Please get to the question. Thanks.

Thank you, cabinet secretary. We move straight to questions from members, kicking off with George Adam.