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We are fully engaged with organisations in the public sector in continuing to review new models and new ways of funding. A lot of research is being done on new partnership structures that will involve local authorities much more directly in their projects.
To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to address the system of house buying and selling; whether it is aware of any problems with the system and, if so, what these problems are.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 January 2001
The economic needs of the Borders are being addressed by the New Ways strategy, which has made a number of significant achievements since its launch in March 1999.
It can benefit their physical and mental health by providing ways in which they can keep active and continue to learn new skills, to meet new people and to face new challenges.
Therefore, if we wanted to create a new specialised service, such as a new clinic or outpatient service, we had to ensure that it broke even within 12 months.
I am president of the International Rescue Corps and, after an earthquake or comparable disaster, if the corps gets a team in really quickly, it will be extremely effective.