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To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-17390 by Cathy Jamieson on 24 June 2005, whether Scottish Court Service officials routinely take action in cases of alleged defamation of individuals in respect of matters that do not directly affect their departmental interest.
It is known that there are some African IQN’s within the health service but they will have applied for positions on an individual basis whilst domiciled in Scotland and are entitled to do so.
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows:VAT was not included in the NetPresent Value calculations.
The Executive is consideringwhether or not there is a case for a prohibition on scallop fishing within the Firthof Lorn Special Area of Conservation and in doing so has so far consulted ScottishNatural Heritage and Fisheries Research Services. Decisions on what action, if any,may be required will be taken as soon as possible.
The Scottish Executive provided £135,000 at the end of financial year 2004–05 to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs) specifically for the purchase of smoke alarms.
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service to respond. His response is as follows: It was believed at the time, given the stage of the rollout of the contract, release of this information would give opportunities for disruption.
To ask the Scottish Executive what the length of time was of the service of the former head of its EU Office in Brussels, including the time in post to plan for, and set up, the office, until his early retirement.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will make representations to the Secretary of State for Productivity, Energy and Industry seeking the transfer of energy-related civil service jobs from London to Aberdeen. I refer the member to the answer given to question S2W-13284 on 19 January 2005.
Although there are only two bidders for each contract, including the existing service providers, the firms involved all have the resources and experience to offer competitive bids that will provide value for money.