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Average waiting times are not regarded as a particularly effective measureof the availability and efficiency of drugs services. A national waiting times informationframework was implemented in April 2004.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 September 2005
Confirmation that allexternal auditors have been able to give that assurance is set out in SFEFC’sannual report and accounts.In addition, colleges alsohave in place internal audit services and arrangements to secure the economic,efficient and effective management of resources.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
24 August 2005
This is an opportunity to make better use of the combined expertise of the health and justice services in such matters and the arrangements for monitoring effectiveness will build on the best of what already exists.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 August 2005
This is a matter within theoperational responsibility of the board and therefore there is no need orrequirement to consult the Scottish Executive.I understand from NHS Grampian that the changes are part ofwork to redistribute beds between specialties to match bed usage which, oncecomplete, will deliver an improved service for patients. The transfer ofresour...
To ask the Scottish Executive how many complaints have been made by members of the public regarding the service they have received from NHS 24 and how many such complaints were upheld.
The chair and other ordinarymembersof the Water Industry Commission were appointed after an open competition conductedunder guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments in Scotland(OCPAS) and in accordance with Schedule A1,paragraphs 3(1) and 5(1) of Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 as amended by theWater Services etc (Scotl...
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows:The law specifies that all convictedprisoners must work and regime activities are classified as work.
I have asked Tony Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) to respond. His response is as follows: The information is not available.