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To ask the Scottish Executive what assistance it has provided in each year since 1997 to local authorities to promote and support the teaching of English as a foreign language.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 September 2005
The review undertaken by the Scottish Executive was an inspection of the information, assumptions and cost estimates prepared by the promoter, the Waverley Railway Partnership.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has any plans to introduce homestead schemes similar to those piloted in England and Wales. The Executive has no plans to promote homestead schemes similar to those piloted in England and Wales.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
13 April 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what evaluation has been made of any potential damage to Scotland's image by sectarianism and the impact on its efforts to promote Scotland internationally. I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-15323 on 12 April 2005.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 April 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it considers that institutional sectarianism in Scotland damages the international image of the country and the Executive's efforts to promote Scotland abroad. We are not aware of evidence suggesting sectarianism damages Scotland’s image abroad.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 March 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what input it will have to the G8 summit's discussions on the Africa Action Plan in respect of promoting peace and security. I refer the member to the answer given to question S2W-14838 on 24 March 2005.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
18 March 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it has examined the potential benefits to communities of promoting cohousing as a model for housing and community development and, if not, whether it will consider doing so.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 March 2005
To ask the Scottish Executive what arrangements are in place between it and the Home Office to promote Scotland as a place to settle for immigrants from the EU accession states.
The DDA is reserved to Westminster andthe UK Government is working with the Disability Rights Commission to promote awarenessof the legislation throughout Great Britain.