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Today, we will do that and consider possible new registrable interests. Our briefing paper suggests that we bear in mind not only the need for transparency, but the need for proportionality in imposing new requirements on members.I propose that we consider the paper section by section.
At the moment, for example, Scottish MPs are examining the new deal. I know that Mr Salmond will join me in rejoicing at the fact that, during the past 18 months, youth unemployment in Scotland has been cut by 59 per cent, which is excellent.
Also present are Mr Alan Williams, who is a solicitor at the Scottish Executive with responsibility for justice department matters, and Charlotte Carpenter, who is also involved in work on the bill.Before we get into detailed consideration of the bill, I want to bring some developments that might be helpful to the committee's attention.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
21 November 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what preparatory costs are associated with the introduction of the new state-of-the-art digital radio system for the emergency services announced in April 2006.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
25 August 2006
To ask the Scottish Executive what planning assumptions were used to assist the selection of suitable fire and rescue services for the New Dimension programme. The objective of the New Dimensionprogramme in Scotland is to enhance the resilience of the Fire and Rescue Services(FRS) and their capability to deal collec...