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The facility at Halbeath remains in the ownership of Motorola, which is in the process of spinning out its semiconductor interests into a new company to be known as Freescale.
To ask the Scottish Executive how small tourism providers will engage with the new tourist hubs. Each of the14 tourism hubs will sit at the centre of tourism activity in their areas, asthe area tourism boards (ATBs) do at the moment.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
30 March 2004
We intend to use thebuilding regulations to introduce a requirement to install sprinkler systems inthe following categories of new or converted buildings:·high rise flats·residential care units sheltered housing.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
23 March 2004
The Executive will monitorand review the effectiveness of the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations2001 within the time-scale set out in the Regulatory Impact Assessment. Toobtain a building warrant all new buildings must comply with the higherstandards set out in the regulations.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
10 March 2004
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what has been the (a) shortest, (b) average and (c) longest wait for security clearance for a new member of staff who is a UK citi'en.
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it will invite the new national parks authority to provide advice on the precautions to take to minimise the risks of infection by Lyme disease.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
9 February 2004
We remain committed to delivering our partnershipagreement commitment to bring forward proposals for a new Scottish transportagency and our proposals will seek to capitalise upon benefits arising from thereview.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
20 January 2004
To ask the Scottish Executive what the current arrangements are for the appointment of new Justices of the Peace. There are 32 Justice of thePeace Advisory Committees throughout Scotland that advise ministers on the need for Justices of the Peace in their area and recommend suitable candidates for appointment.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
12 December 2003
This includes the Strategic Review of Funding forthe Voluntary Sector, managed jointly by the Executive, COSLA and SCVO, whichis due to report in the new year. S2W-04585
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Date answered:
12 November 2003
To ask the Scottish Executive what advice it received in regard to any potential impact of new pricing arrangements on water bills of business customers.