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My pal and I have noticed that the volume of traffic that comes in and out of Elgin every day has increased incredibly.When we were collecting signatures for the petition, the point was made that we should have had the bypass years and years ago.
There are a number of documents, such as procedures for the award of public supply contracts, on which my point makes sense. I just wanted to draw to the attention of the committee the fact that stuff is coming through to which we should alert other committees before it becomes a fait accompli.
There are a number of documents, such as procedures for the award of public supply contracts, on which my point makes sense. I just wanted to draw to the attention of the committee the fact that stuff is coming through to which we should alert other committees before it becomes a fait accompli.
Does the minister further agree that the primary focus in the process must be on providing the best possible GP services, in which the health care needs of the people of Harthill, Greenrigg and Blackridge are recognised?
It acknowledges the public health issues in relation to businesses that carry out tattooing and skin piercing in situations in which there is no formal training or guidance on best practice and there are no agreed standards of hygiene or clinical practice and no agreed standards for inspection.The changes will come into effect from December 2006.
It is essential that every penny that we spend is directed at ensuring best value, so that as many people as possible benefit from a significant programme.
However, there needs to be a mature, detailed debate about the best way of moving wardens on to the next phase of their activity, once they have achieved initial success in their local communities.
Changes to the renewables obligation will send a strong signal to developers and suppliers that Scotland is the best location for their wave and tidal projects.We have recently announced £8 million for marine energy developments over the next two years.
That is exactly why, throughout Scotland, innovative models of best practice are being developed for rapid response units, first responders and the provision of care outside the traditional environment.
However, it is important to be clear that it is not for ministers or officials to tell councils how they should make best use of the resources with which we provide them.