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The policy intent is absolutely clear in terms of new employees—at least, it is clear in the Executive note, which states that disclosure will be a requirement.
I know that that regularly gets done in Fife. When we need access to a new housing development, part of the negotiations is that the developer has to finance a new slip road.
However, we cannot rest on our laurels, which is why the committee has consistently tried to improve practices and procedures and has been quick to embrace new technology and techniques, not least of which is the e-petitions system.
Since the opening day, there has been much talk in the Parliament of a new politics. People have placed different interpretations on that, but there is a wide desire to achieve a new way of going about our business.
Building control departments are the best places in which officers can influence new builds and liaise with local groups to ensure that local disabled people are consulted when new building plans are being drawn up.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 September 1999
Pathfinders due to start in October 1999.(b) New Deal 25 plus: £5.6m (c) New Deal for Partners of Unemployed People: £0.05m(d) New Deal for Disabled People: £0.3m (e) New Deal for Lone Parents: £2.3mThe figure for New Deal 25 plus includes spending on employment subsidies.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
6 September 1999
Pathfinders due to start in October 1999.(b) New Deal 25 plus: £5.6m (c) New Deal for Partners of Unemployed People: £0.05m(d) New Deal for Disabled People: £0.3m (e) New Deal for Lone Parents: £2.3mThe figure for New Deal 25 plus includes spending on employment subsidies.
The Executive made the right decision in this case, although the decision that it made in the first place is odd, given that there is new information. I am sure that we will remember the order so that it will set a precedent.
I would welcome members' comments on the responses.I am sure that everyone will welcome the Law Society's response; it is a fairly positive comment. It is very good news that the Law Society has established its scheme for the accreditation of lawyers who specialise in mental health issues.
I am sure that we wish to place on record our appreciation for Wendy's contribution to this committee over the years. We now welcome our new member, Marilyn Livingstone, and the first item on the agenda is to ask her to formally declare any interests that are relevant to the committee.