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First, the SNP says, "Vote for us—we will cancel the project and cut capital funding." and then it goes on, "We might come back with a new proposal." Why was that new proposal not made during the bill's progress?
We made a public commitment to roll out best value throughout the public sector and we have started that process. New legislation on that is not necessary.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
4 October 2006
Aberdeen prison already provides access to night sanitation.It is recognised that the health centre and visiting facilities at Aberdeen prison are far from ideal.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
26 January 2004
TheState Veterinary Service, on behalf of the Environment and Rural AffairsDepartment, undertook the following visits to farms following complaints aboutfarm animal welfare: Year Number of Visits 1999 333 2000 319 2001 167 2002 194 2003 23...
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
19 April 2002
It is disappointing that we are being treated in this way.Amendments 21, 24, 26 and 29 seek to insert a new structure into the bill that would mean full-term custody for offenders who have served two or more custodial sentences in the 10 years prior to their latest conviction....
Yes, but do you not think that something a bit more robust is required, given that new legislation is passed and new policies are developed that require the resources that go with them to reach the service?