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I am aware of the concerns that Iain Smith has expressed that the bill as introduced would not allow the university to grant postgraduate medical research degrees to doctors who had gained their primary qualification overseas.We would not want to deny overseas doctors who are eligible for registration under section 19 of the Medical Act 1983 access to the new medical research degrees. We would also not wish to deny access to doctors who are eligible for limited registration.
The wind farm, which will be known as Inverliever, will be the most conspicuous of all.The Scottish Executive is considering the new Argyll and Bute structure plan. Before the final plan was drawn up, Avich and Kilchrenan community council strongly objected to Loch Awe being a preferred area for wind farms.
That is evident at the moment in the number of local authorities that have proposals for new crossrail schemes, new station openings or new lines to be developed.
The local government base budget is difficult to identify, given all the new funding that is coming through and all the new initiatives that are added on a yearly basis.
I hope to conclude questioning of the minister by 12 noon, at the latest. Minister, would you like to make a statement or shall we move straight to questions?
Members will recall that, at one of our meetings before the new year, we considered the Divorce etc (Pensions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2000, a defect in which was pointed out by the Subordinate Legislation Committee.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
8 February 2007
The Scottish Executive has beenin regular discussion with the Scottish Funding Council on the current positionof James Watt College.Along with the Chair of the Scottish Funding Council and others, I visited the college only last week to hearfirst-hand about the college’s plans to address its difficulties.
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Date answered:
24 January 2007
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