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Official Report Meeting date: 23 February 2005

Plenary, 23 Feb 2005

Finally, when the going gets tough, it is a chance to make the obstacle a springboard and to be open to new ideas.What is my wish and prayer for the politicians of Scotland?

Official Report Meeting date: 17 June 2004

I understand that acquisition of the land for the site is now proving to be difficult, but if there is anything that I, as Minister for Transport, can do or that the Executive can do to resolve those issues, we will be pleased to intervene.I agree with Mike Pringle's general comment that it takes too long for us to develop new park-and-ride proposals. The same is often true for new bus-lane proposals.

Official Report Meeting date: 9 March 2004

Subordinate Legislation Committee, 09 Mar 2004

Sea Fishing (Restriction on Days at Sea) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2004 (SSI 2004/81) The order makes a number of amendments to correct the drafting defects of the instrument that was before us previously. The new order is most welcome. As is customary in such situations, the new order is being made available to th...

Official Report Meeting date: 27 February 2003

Plenary, 27 Feb 2003

Care Homes (New Entrants) To ask the Scottish Executive what action it is taking to ensure that care homes for elderly people do not refuse new entrants.

Official Report Meeting date: 20 June 2002

Plenary, 20 Jun 2002

For example, constituents of mine have found, as post-polio syndrome sufferers, that the new way of throughputting therapy in the new Edinburgh royal infirmary means that they do not have the on-going care that would allow them to take a full part in normal social activity, which they want to do.

Official Report Meeting date: 28 March 2002

Plenary, 28 Mar 2002

I am delighted that my question prompted the minister's announcement of a new cancer research network and £1 million for clinical trials for cancer patients in Scotland.

Official Report Meeting date: 25 May 2000

Plenary, 25 May 2000

That is why this morning I announced £5.2 million of new investment for local authorities.

Official Report Meeting date: 16 September 2003

Health Committee, 16 Sep 2003

Janis Hughes picked up the point that new members made. There is an issue about getting the committee up to speed.

Official Report Meeting date: 11 February 2003

Local Government Committee, 11 Feb 2003

What consideration has been given to proactive funding to encourage new authorities to join in? Are any of the funds designed to be used—in terms of any protocols—to help communications with local people prior to a decision being reached on the placement of new asylum seekers?

Official Report Meeting date: 12 May 2004

Justice 1 Committee, 12 May 2004

We are not amending or changing the current situation; we are bringing in a new relationship and a new set of rights and responsibilities.

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