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Published on: 10/3/2007
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"There is a real nervousness about the idea of abolition because potentially it could create a vacuum," said Chris Robison, policy director of the Scottish Sports Association (SSA), which represents the interests of some 50 governing bodies.
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"We will formally consult our members over the next fortnight as part of the review process," explained Robison, "but the anecdotal evidence already coming in is that our governing bodies believe the role of sportscotland is fairly clear; as an organisation it adds value, and some of the functions it provides are absolutely essential to our members.
"We're up for improving efficiency and eradicating the duplication of services, but the thought of a governing body - particularly one with a small staff - having to go to two or three separate organisations for the support they currently get from one just doesn't make sense.That is not efficient," said Robison.
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"There is a real nervousness about the idea of abolition because potentially it could create a vacuum," said Chris Robison, policy director of the Scottish Sports Association (SSA), which represents the interests of some 50 governing bodies".What vacuum could Chris mean?
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"We will formally consult our members over the next fortnight as part of the review process," explained Robison, "but the anecdotal evidence already coming in is that our governing bodies believe the role of sportscotland is fairly clear; as an organisation it adds value, and some of the functions it provides are absolutely essential to our members".I don't think much of Robinson‘s opinion."We're up for improving efficiency and eradicating the duplication of services, but the thought of a governing body - particularly one with a small staff - having to go to two or three separate organisations for the support they currently get from one just doesn't make sense.That is not efficient," said Robison".
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"There is a real nervousness about the idea of abolition because potentially it could create a vacuum," said Chris Robison, policy director of the Scottish Sports Association (SSA), which represents the interests of some 50 governing bodies".
What vacuum could Chris mean?
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"We will formally consult our members over the next fortnight as part of the review process," explained Robison, "but the anecdotal evidence already coming in is that our governing bodies believe the role of sportscotland is fairly clear; as an organisation it adds value, and some of the functions it provides are absolutely essential to our members".
I don't think much of Robinson‘s opinion.
"We're up for improving efficiency and eradicating the duplication of services, but the thought of a governing body - particularly one with a small staff - having to go to two or three separate organisations for the support they currently get from one just doesn't make sense.That is not efficient," said Robison".
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