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To ask the Scottish Executive what is the rationale behind the priorities given to the New Opportunities Fund relating to the distribution of its cancer programme.
Though I say it myself, it was extremely humorous. Having had two new hips since then, I will not repeat the performance.The specific issue has been well ventilated by Kenny Gibson, who deserves a lot of credit.
To ask the Scottish Executive why new public sector buildings, including hospitals, are not eligible for grants or assistance to encourage the inclusion of energy efficiency measures similar those available for private sector construction projects.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
17 January 2006
Her response isas follows:Two hundred and twentynew-build starts for affordable rent and 22 new-build starts for low-cost homeownership for 2005-06 have received firm funding approval from CommunitiesScotland, which is in line with what would be expected at this early stage inthe new financial year.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
28 February 2005
We expect that the level of funding to the community and voluntary sectors in Scotland will be broadly the same from the Big Lottery Fund as from the New Opportunities Fund and the Community Fund combined.We estimate that the community and voluntary sector received around two thirds of the combined total funding under the Community Fund and the New Opportunities Fund.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 September 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive how it will meet additional unplanned cost pressures in the NHS arising from the new consultants' contract and GP contract.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that the new system for assessing future demand for teachers outlined in news release SEED2302/2004, will provide an accurate reflection of the required future number of teachers for Gaelic-medium education.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
11 March 2004